Mandarin Linguist (TS/SCI with Polygraph REQUIRED)

Clearance Level
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
Category
Intelligence
Location
Chantilly, Virginia
(Onsite Workplace)
Key Skills For Success

Communication

Facilitation

Language Services

Mandarin Chinese Language

Translations

REQ#: RQ200986
Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact

Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.

Job Description

GDIT is seeking an expert-level Mandarin linguist to support our operations in a key area of interest. As a critical member of our team, you will leverage your exceptional language skills and cultural expertise to translate complex documents, facilitate communication during high-stakes meetings, and provide nuanced analysis to inform strategic decision-making. In this exciting opportunity, you will contribute your linguistic expertise to drive our mission forward, working collaboratively with a dynamic team of professionals in a fast-paced, challenging environment.

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Translate operational documents with high accuracy

  • Provide in-person, real time translations to facilitate communication

  • Ensure language barriers do not hinder effective communication

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, management and outside stakeholders

  • Provide cultural insights and context to teams to help navigate cultural and linguistic nuances

Requirements: 

  • Demonstrated fluency in Mandarin language skills including speaking, reading and writing

  • Professional translation experience and the ability to live-translate with native fluency

  • Experience translating documents with technical themes

  • Meticulous attention to detail, with the ability to deliver highly accurate translations and interpretations

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous experience working on the China topic

  • Experience with technical topics

Work Environment:

  • Chantilly, VA

  • Short term travel may be required as needed.

Education Requirement:

  • BA/BS (or equivalent experience)


GDIT Is your Place:

  • 401K with company match

  • Comprehensive health and wellness packages

  • Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career

  • Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications

  • Cutting-edge technology you can learn from

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Work Requirements
Years of Experience

10 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

Salary and Benefit Information

The likely salary range for this position is $161,500 - $218,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
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About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across over 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber and application development. Together with our customers, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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