Travel-Only Tamashek Linguist & Interpreter (TS/SCI Poly)

CACI; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI is seeking TS/SCI Poly-cleared linguists for travel-only assignments in Fairfax, VA. The role focuses on Tamashek/Tamasheq/Tamahaq translation, transcription, and interpretation with accuracy across texts and audio.

Expect up to 25% travel and deployment cycles of 4–8 weeks abroad, returning for rest periods. Required are five years of translation/interpretation experience, ILR 3+ in the target language, and advanced English testing, plus strong MS Office and online research skills to

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Active TS/SCI Clearance with adjudicated Polygraph.
• Ability to pass an advanced English test.
• Ability to score ILR Level 3 or higher on target language translation test.
• Ability to deploy - active passport - this is a Travel Only Role.
• Minimum five (5) years’ professional experience conducting translation, transcription, translation, and/or interpretation.
• In-depth knowledge of the geopolitical, regional, ethnic, and cultural components of target language geographical areas.
• Master use of MS Office and internet research.

Responsibilities

• Accurately translate report/texts in electronic and hard-copy formats that not only contain facts, but also some abstract language showing an ability to capture intended implications and many nuances.
• Ability to capture geopolitical, regional, ethnic, and cultural elements in text.
• Interpretation - able to interpret accurately. The ability of consecutive interpretation is needed, but on rare occasions simultaneous interpretation maybe required. Needs to have a good understanding of one of more regional dialects.
• Transcription - Review audio or internet materials, transcribes with high degree of accuracy and expression. Must posses excellent English-language written communication skills for preparing reports.
• Ability to identify and accurately summarize factual points as well as abstract concepts.
• Must possess computer skills: including MS Office, to be able to produce written translations and products sufficient internet skills that will allow basic research the Web.
• Excellent English language skills verbal communication skills to present briefings

Skills

Translation

Transcription

Interpretation

Geopolitical knowledge

MS Office

Internet research

English language proficiency

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

CACI is seeking TS/SCI Poly-cleared linguists for travel-only assignments in Fairfax, VA. The role focuses on Tamashek/Tamasheq/Tamahaq translation, transcription, and interpretation with accuracy across texts and audio.

Expect up to 25% travel and deployment cycles of 4–8 weeks abroad, returning for rest periods. Required are five years of translation/interpretation experience, ILR 3+ in the target language, and advanced English testing, plus strong MS Office and online research skills to