Chinese Mandarin Linguist CAT III

Valiant is seeking skilled CAT III Chinese Mandarin Linguists to provide interpretation and translation services in support of ongoing and new U.S. operations and mission requirements. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Provide foreign language support services, including transcription and translation/interpretation (comprising idiomatic translations of non-technical material using correct syntax and expression from English to Chinese Mandarin or vice versa) in support of military interrogations, intelligence collection, and other operational missions. Provide cultural and ethnic context for translations, interpretations, and transcriptions, offering expert opinions on the most likely meaning/intent of terms, phrases, or statements that may have multiple valid interpretations. Perform document exploitation, scan, research, and analyze foreign language documents and intercepted data for key information; supplement interpretations and translations with relevant information from professional fields such as medicine, science, engineering, legal, etc., and identify information components meeting military requirements for reporting. Native proficiency is preferred but not required. Other duties as assigned. Valiant Integrated Services hires in accordance with applicable state and federal law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in compliance with these laws. Qualifications: Must be a U.S. Citizen. Minimum of 2 years experience in interpretation/translation. Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) level 3 in both Target Language and English; native proficiency preferred but not required. Document exploitation skills. In-depth geo-political knowledge. Computer literacy. Ability to understand all speech in a standard dialect and accurately follow conversations between educated native speakers, radio broadcasts, news stories, oral reports, and some technical reports and addresses on non-technical subjects. Ability to produce idiomatic translations of non-technical material using correct syntax and expression from English to target language and vice versa. Ability to interpret and translate colloquial and slang expressions. Ability to conduct consecutive and accurate translations, transcription, and interpretation of ongoing conversations and intelligence activities. Ability to provide cultural and ethnic context of translations and interpretations, advising on their significance. Ability to perform document exploitationscanning, researching, and analyzing foreign language documents for intelligence, and identifying/extracting information meeting military requirements. Security Requirements: Active TOP SECRET security clearance with the ability to obtain SCI. Ability to pass a polygraph and a CI Focus Interview. U.S. Citizenship required. Physical Requirements: Physical activities may include lifting, climbing stairs, extended sitting or standing, among others.

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