Mandarin Cyber Linguist (TS/SCI with Poly Required)

GCI embodies excellence, integrity and professionalism. The employees supporting our customers deliver unique, high-value mission solutions while effectively leverage the technological expertise of our valued workforce to meet critical mission requirements in the areas of Data Analytics and Software Development, Engineering, Targeting and Analysis, Operations, Training, and Cyber Operations. We maximize opportunities for success by building and maintaining trusted and reliable partnerships with our customers and industry.

At GCI, we solve the hard problems. As a Mandarin Linguist, a typical day will include the following duties:

GCI is seeking an expert-level Mandarin linguist to support our operations in a key area of interest. As a critical member of our team, you will leverage your exceptional language skills and cultural expertise to translate complex documents, facilitate communication during high-stakes meetings, and provide nuanced analysis to inform strategic decision-making. In this exciting opportunity, you will contribute your linguistic expertise to drive our mission forward, working collaboratively with a dynamic team of professionals in a fast-paced, challenging environment.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Translate operational documents with high accuracy
• Provide in-person, real time translations to facilitate communication
• Ensure language barriers do not hinder effective communication
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, management and outside stakeholders
• Provide cultural insights and context to teams to help navigate cultural and linguistic nuances

Requirements: 

• Demonstrated fluency in Mandarin language skills including speaking, reading and writing
• Testing 3 in proficiency
• Professional translation experience and the ability to live-translate with native fluency
• Experience translating documents with technical themes
• Meticulous attention to detail, with the ability to deliver highly accurate translations and interpretations
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working on the China topic
• Experience with technical topics

Work Environment:

• Chantilly, VA
• Short term travel may be required as needed.

Education Requirement:

• BA/BS (or equivalent experience)

Experience Requirement:

• • 11 years of experience

*A candidate must be a US Citizen and requires an active/current TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance. 

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans