Mandarin Linguist (TS/SCI with Polygraph REQUIRED)

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.

Job Description

We are 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

• 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

• Short term travel may be required as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working on the China topic

• Experience with technical topics

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.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
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● Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career in intelligence at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for securing the mission.

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

8 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

Less than 10%