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CAT III Portuguese / Brazilian Linguist
Full Time
Washington, D.C, US
CAT III Portuguese / Brazilian Linguist
Clearance: Must currently possess an active TS/SCI security clearance and be able to obtain a CI polygraph after hire (if not before)
Location: Washington, D.C.
Salary Range: $120,000 - $130,000
Experience: ILR 3 (Professional Working Proficiency) in Portuguese (Brazilian) and English. Prior experience supporting DoD, IC, or federal government language programs. Experience working in austere or deployed settings; willingness to travel as mission dictates.
Description: Category III (CAT III) Portuguese/Brazilian Linguist provide high‑accuracy translation, interpretation, transcription, analysis, and cultural advisement in support of national security missions.
Responsibilities
- Consecutive interpretation and translation between Portuguese (Brazilian) and English during ongoing conversations, briefings, and intelligence collection activities.
- Real‑time and non‑real‑time transcription and translation with emphasis on accuracy, completeness, and context.
- Produce idiomatic translations of non‑technical materials using correct syntax and expression; accurately interpret/translate colloquial and slang usage.
- Provide cultural and ethnic context for translations and interpretations; advise users on cultural/ethnic significance of statements, conversations, situations, and documents.
- Conduct document exploitation (DOMEX): scan, research, and analyze foreign language materials to identify and report intelligence information.
- Supplement interpretations/translations with profession‑specific terminology (e.g., medical, scientific, engineering, legal) when pertinent.
- Support mission requirements across oral reports, public addresses (non‑technical), and some oral technical reports; maintain accuracy under time constraints.
- Maintain strict confidentiality, comply with all security policies, and contribute to team workflows in dynamic operational environments.
Required Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship (required).
- Must currently possess an active TS/SCI security clearance and be able to obtain a CI polygraph after hire (if not already held)
- Must be a self-motivated, disciplined, and mature professional capable of operating with little tasking and oversight
- Must be capable of operating within a diverse environment and comfortable operating with limited guidance and oversight, maturity and self-motivation required.
- ILR Level 3 proficiency in both Portuguese (Brazilian)and English.
- Understand the essentials of all speech in a standard dialect with a broad vocabulary, rarely requiring paraphrasing or explanation.
- Follow accurately the essentials of conversations between educated native speakers.
- Reasonably make and answer telephone calls in Portuguese.
- Understand radio broadcasts, news stories similar to wire service reports, oral reports, some oral technical reports, and public addresses on non‑technical subjects.
Desired Qualifications
- Prior experience supporting DoD, IC, or federal government language programs.
- Proficiency with translation tools and linguistic analysis software; experience with secure systems and workflows.
- Knowledge of domain‑specific terminology (e.g., medicine, scientific, engineering, legal) and the ability to apply it correctly in interpretation/translation.
- Experience working in austere or deployed settings; willingness to travel as mission dictates.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Salary : $120,000 - $130,000