Brazilian, Portuguese Linguist CAT III

POSITION INFORMATION

• Clearance
  :
  Must currently possess an active TS/SCI security clearance and be able to obtain a CI polygraph after hire (if not before)
• Schedule
  :
  Full-time, 9am-5pm, flexible with travel 2-3 times per year
• Experience
  : ILR 3 (Professional Working Proficiency) in Portuguese (Brazilian) and English. Prior experience supporting DoD, IC, or federal government language programs. Experience working in austere or deployed settings; willingness to travel as mission dictates

• Category III (CAT III) Portuguese/Brazilian Linguist provide high‑accuracy translation, interpretation, transcription, analysis, and cultural advisement in support of national security missions

• Consecutive interpretation and translation between Portuguese (Brazilian) 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

• 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 Portuguese (Brazilian) 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 Portuguese
• Understand radio broadcasts, news stories similar to wire service reports, oral reports, some oral technical reports, and public addresses on non‑technical subjects
• 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
• Experience working in austere or deployed settings; willingness to travel as mission dictates

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are an organization that values diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including minorities and persons with disabilities.