SOS International - SOSi is a family-owned government services integrator providing a range of specialized services that support the national security interests
Chinese Linguist – Interpretation, Part-Time, Travel
Location
Virginia
Posted
11 days ago
Salary
$70.6K - $146.6K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Chinese Linguist – Interpretation, Part-Time, Travel
SOS International - SOSi
• Read, write, and speak Chinese at a fluent or native level. • Provide interpretation support primarily in an office setting, including formal meetings. • Support could include simultaneous or 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. • Participating in prep and after-action meetings and typing up notes related to engagements.
Job Requirements
- Active in scope Secret clearance.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in interpretation.
- Candidates must possess native or near native competency in Chinese.
- Competency will be determined by standardized language exams which 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.
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