Chinese Linguist - Interpretation (Part-Time, Travel)

Reston, VA, US • Posted 6 hours ago • Updated 6 hours ago
Full Time
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Skills

  • Data Science
  • Software Development
  • Network Engineering
  • Surveillance
  • ISR
  • FOCUS
  • Typing
  • Logistics
  • Documentation
  • Media
  • Linguistics
  • English
  • Communication
  • SAP BASIS
  • Security Clearance
  • Fluency
  • Chinese
  • Military

Summary

Company Description

Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SOSi is a private defense and government solutions business specializing in advanced technology systems and mission support. Its capabilities include data science, software development, network engineering, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), and logistics.

Job Description

SOSi is seeking Chinese interpreters for engagements in East Asia on a part-time basis. Each engagement will require a week to two and half weeks of support, with work taking place in Northern Virgina area and overseas. In this role you will integrate into a customer team to provide primarily oral language interpretation support in formal meetings and an office setting. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills in English and Chinese and be able to engage with client personnel to understand and further mission.

Essential Job Duties
  • Read, write, and speak Chinese at a fluent or native level.
  • Provide interpretation support primarily in an office setting, including some formal meetings. Support will largely focus on consecutive interpretation while preserving the nuance of speaker and terminology.
  • Leverage knowledge of foreign affairs, military affairs, international security, and regional security issues and the associated vocabulary to provide high-quality support.
  • Develop additional vocabulary and fluency for niche technical topics.
  • Participate in prep and after-action meetings, typing up notes related to engagements. Limited preparation of written translations of documents.
  • Adhere to Code of Conduct and terminology guide.
  • This position requires travel on an at least quarterly basis with 15-30 days notice, with the interpreter required to provide timely participation in travel logistics planning.


Qualifications

  • Active in-scope Secret clearance. This security clearance requires U.S. citizenship.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in oral interpretation.
  • Candidates must possess native or near native competency in Chinese. Competency is defined as level 4 or 5 on the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) scale. Applicants will be asked for documentation of recent scores or standardized language exams must be completed as part of the application process.
  • Candidate must be familiar with the culture, media, and linguistic nuance of Chinese.
  • Candidates must possess excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
  • Candidates must maintain a valid US passport and be able to travel on an at least quarterly basis with 30-60 days' notice.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Professional Interpretation Certification.
  • Active in scope TS/SCI clearance.
  • Familiarity to fluency in Taiwanese.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Foreign Affairs, International Politics, Military History, Chinese Studies, Interpretation, or similar.
  • Experience in the US intelligence, military, or cryptographic communities.


Additional Information

Work Environment
  • Travel required. Overseas travel will originate from Northern Virginia area. Physical presence in the Northern Virigina area for several days pre and post travel to participate in meetings and prepare documents is required.
  • No possibility of remote work.

Working at SOSi

All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
  • Dice Id: 10237746
  • Position Id: 3743990014659986
  • Posted 6 hours ago

Company Info

About SOS International LLC (SOSi)

Since 1989, SOSi has provided specialized services supporting the national security interests of the United States and the security and stability needs of its allies.

We excel at providing logistics, construction, training, intelligence and information technology solutions to our clients in the defense, diplomatic, intelligence and law enforcement communities.

Decades of successful business have earned SOSi a well-deserved reputation for reliability and excellence in the government contracting industry. Originally founded to provide specialized language support to the law enforcement community, SOSi has grown into a diverse company with a broad portfolio of clients and service offerings. Our ability to enter new markets and deliver integrated solutions to complex challenges has been the hallmark of our growth into a large business with global reach.

Since 2002, SOSi s compounded annual growth rate has exceeded 30%, fueled by growth and diversification of SOSi s core businesses. In 2016, SOSi made its first acquisition, adding New World Solutions (NWS) to the portfolio of SOSi companies. NWS enhances SOSi s intelligence service offerings, adding highly sought after capabilities in data and imagery science, overhead persistent infrared (OPIR) and cyber solutions.

Whether the mission involves systems engineering and intelligence analysis supporting the U.S. military in Europe or operating bases that house thousands of clients in Iraq, we re ready to go where you need us.

At SOSi, it s always Challenge Accepted!

SOSi s unique approach to business features:

-An experienced team For over a quarter century, SOSi has delivered quality program management. We have proven business processes, corporate infrastructure and credentialed professionals that ensure project success.

-A client-centric approach As a family owned business, we bring a passion and commitment to our customers jobs that companies with institutional or public ownership simply do not offer. We are personally vested in our customers' success.

-Fully integrated solutions We do more than just staff a project. We develop holistic solutions that meet our customers needs. Innovation, efficiency and quality are the hallmarks of our work.

-An international perspective With experience in over 30 countries across Latin America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia, SOSi understands how to manage complex projects both at home and abroad.

-Willingness to take calculated risks SOSi is as comfortable working in the national capital region of the United States as it is supporting its clients in remote, austere and dangerous places. We go wherever you need us.

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