Linguist - Mandarin, Russian and Ukrainian

Posted 2 Days Ago
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McLean, VA
Entry level
Security • Cybersecurity
The Role
The Linguist will support the Intelligence Community by translating and interpreting materials in Mandarin, Russian, or Ukrainian. Responsibilities include processing complex texts and providing interim support based on the linguist's level. Must have active TS/SCI with Poly clearance and demonstrate proficiency in the required languages based on ILR scale levels.
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Core One is currently seeking a Linguist - in one of the following languages Russian, Ukrainian, or Mandarin, to support our Intelligence Community customer.

**THIS POSITION REQUIRES A CURRENT TS/SCI WITH POLYGRAPH CLEARANCE**

Responsibilities:

  • Depending upon Linguist level, and language test scores, you will be responsible for performing different ranges of activities in processing material for translation and interpretation.
  • Depending upon Linguist level, you may be asked to provide interim or short term support to the Sponsor. 
  • Using translation methodology to translate a wide variety of complex texts that often contain difficult and abstract writing.


Requirements:

Journeyman Linguist: 

  • Performs a limited range of activities in processing material (level 2-2+ for translation, interpretation, speaking/listening, on the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) scale). 
  • Journeyman shall not complete finished translations or transcriptions. Journeyman may provide interim, or short term, support to the sponsor.
  • Active TS/SCI with Poly clearance 

Primary Linguist: 

  • Performs full range of activities in processing material or participating in situations requiring a general professional capability (level 3-3+ for translation or interpretation on the ILR scale).
  • Must be able to translate texts that contain not only facts but also abstract language, and must evidence a fundamental ability to capture their intended implications and many nuances.
  • Active TS/SCI with Poly clearance  

Senior Linguist: 

  • Performs full range of activities in processing material or participating in situations requiring an advanced professional capability (level 4-4+ for translation or interpretation on ILR scale). 
  • Must be able to successfully apply a translation methodology to translate a wide variety of complex texts that contain difficult, abstract, idiomatic, highly technical, and colloquial writing. 
  • Active TS/SCI with Poly clearance 

Expert Linguist: 

  • Performs full range of activities in processing material or participating in situations requiring a superior professional capability (level 5 for translation or interpretation on the ILR scale). 
  • Must be able to successfully translate virtually all texts, including those where lack of linguistic and cultural parallelism between the source language and the target language requires precise congruity judgments and the ability to apply a translation methodology. 
  • Active TS/CI with Poly clearance. 


About Core One 
Our mission is to be at the forefront of devising analytical, operational and technical solutions to our Nation's most complex national security challenges.  In order to achieve our mission, Core One values people first and is comprised of outstanding professionals from the national security community.  Because Core One is committed to seeking top talent, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. In addition, Core One is a team-oriented, dynamic and growing company that values exceptional performance.

Core One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.


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Top Skills

Mandarin
Russian
Ukrainian
The Company
HQ: Sterling, VA
61 Employees
On-site Workplace

What We Do

Our mission is to be at the forefront of devising analytical, operational and technical solutions to the most complex national security challenges by delivering superior advice, building trusted partnerships, and augmenting the capabilities of our clients.

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