Linguist (Interpreter/Translator)

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Unleash your potential at Stardust GCS, wherewe deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talentedmulti-cultural multi-lingual professionals who are dedicated to our customer’ssuccess. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operatesustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thingfor our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, andValues guide the way we do business.

If this sounds like an environment where you can thrive,keep reading!

Are you experienced and highly qualified inany of these languages: Arabic (all dialect), Chinese, Hungarian,Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian, Bosnian, Armenian, Kurdish, Turkish, or Farsi looking for your next challenge? Stardust GCS has anexciting opportunity for you! We are seeking talented linguists who can tacklea full range of activities and thrive in situations requiring a professionallevel of expertise. Our ideal candidate is an expert at identifying andaccurately summarizing factual points and abstract concepts and can triagedocumentation to isolate the most pertinent and nuanced information. You mustpossess excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office, and havethe ability to conduct basic research on the Web. Additionally, possessingexcellent English-language verbal communication skills to deliver informativebriefings. Join our dynamic team and put your skills to the test!

Your greatest work is ahead!

The Mission

StardustGCS uses a wide range of capabilities in Digital Modernization, MissionSoftware Systems, and enabling technologies like Artificial Intelligence andMachine Learning to support our customers’ mission to defend against evolvingthreats around the world. Our team’s focus is ensuring our intelligencecustomers have the right tools, technologies, and tactics to keep pace with anever-evolving security landscape and succeed in their pursuit to protect peopleand critical assets. From scanning for illicit material at ports and borders topredicting future events and instability up to five years in advance, ourproducts help customers make the world safer. To explore and learn more, clickhere!

Are you ready to join a team dedicated to a mission? Beginyour journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your resume with ustoday!

Requirements

Your Main Objective

As the Linguist, you will be tasked with a full range ofactivities in processing materials or participating in situations requiringgeneral professional capabilities. Task-specific responsibilities are outlinedbelow…

Translation:

• Can accurately translate reports/texts in electronic and hard-copy formats that contain facts and some abstract language showing an ability to capture intended implications and many nuances.
  
• Can generally capture geopolitical, regional, ethnic, and cultural elements in a text. Word choice and expression generally adhere to target language (TL) norms and means of expression specific to the subject field(s) and are strong enough to allow the translator to operate successively in that field.
  

Interpretation:

• Able to interpret accurately. Typically, consecutive interpretation is needed, but simultaneous interpretation may be requested on rare occasions.
  
• Has a good understanding of one or more regional dialects.
  

Transcription:

• Review audio or internet material and transcribe with a high degree of accuracy and expression.
  
• Must possess excellent English-language written communication skills for preparing reports.
  
• Has a good understanding of one or more regional dialects.
  

What Sets You Apart:

• TS/SCI with polygraph is required.
  
• BA/BS and/or equivalent formal military training and 8 – 12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6-10 years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be substituted instead of a degree.
  
• Attending and passing all sponsor-related training is a requirement of employment.
  
• Successfully complete sponsor-required training, travel, and medical requirements if applicable.
  
• All candidates must take and pass a language test administered by Stardust GCS/an accepted commercial testing vendor.
  

You Might Also Have:

• Experience deployed as a linguist advocating contingency operations.
  
• Knowledge of the U.S. Intelligence Community, military, cryptologic, and law enforcement experience.
  
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in Target and English.
  
• Linguists who are proficient in multiple languages are strongly desired.
  

Benefits