CAT III Gujarati Linguist

Sphinx LLC

$120K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. citizenship required.
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance necessary; must obtain CI polygraph post-hire.
  • Self-motivated and capable of working with minimal oversight.
  • ILR Level 3 proficiency in Gujarati and English.
  • Ability to comprehend diverse dialects and maintain conversation flow without paraphrasing required.
  • Experience in interpreting and understanding content for educated native speakers.
  • Actionable understanding of technical and non-technical oral reports.

Responsibilities

  • Interpret and translate between Gujarati and English during briefings and conversations.
  • Transcribe and translate real-time and non-real-time content focusing on accuracy.
  • Deliver idiomatic translations of non-technical materials while capturing nuances.
  • Provide cultural context to translations, advising on significance and implications.
  • Conduct document exploitation to report intelligence information.
  • Incorporate specific terminology into translations as necessary.
  • Support mission requirements with oral reports while adhering to strict confidentiality.

Benefits

  • 401(k) with matching contributions.
  • Dental and vision insurance.
  • Flexible work schedule.
  • Health insurance and Health Savings Account (HSA).
  • Life insurance coverage.
  • Generous paid time off and parental leave.
  • Professional development support.
  • Employee referral incentives.
Full Job Description
CAT III Portuguese / Brazilian Linguist

Full Time

USA

CAT III Gujarati 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: Continental United States
Salary Range: $120,000 - $130,000
Experience: ILR 3 (Professional Working Proficiency) in Gujarati and English. Prior experience supporting DoD, IC, or federal government language programs.

Description: Category III (CAT III) Gujarati Linguist provide high-accuracy translation, interpretation, transcription, analysis, and cultural advisement in support of national security missions.

Responsibilities

- Consecutive interpretation and translation between Gujarati 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 Gujarati 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 Gujarati.

- 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.

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

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