Mandarin Linguist (TS/SCI with Polygraph REQUIRED)

GDIT
Chantilly, Loudoun County, VA

Responsibilities for this Position

Location: USA VA Chantilly
Full Part/Time: Full time
Job Req: RQ208638

Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
Intelligence Operations and Analysis

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Chinese Linguisitics, English to Chinese Translations, Mandarin Chinese Language, Mandarin Translation
Certifications:
None
Experience:
8 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
No

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
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
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.

The likely salary range for this position is $136,000 - $184,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Travel Required:
Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:
Onsite

Work Location:
USA VA Chantilly

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at
gdit.com/tc.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

PI281715349




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
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
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.


The likely salary range for this position is $136,000 - $184,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.



Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40



Travel Required:
Less than 10%



Telecommuting Options:
Onsite



Work Location:
USA VA Chantilly



Additional Work Locations:



Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.


We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.


Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at
gdit.com/tc.


Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans



PI281715349

Posted 2026-01-24

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