Translator jobs in Auburn, WA

The Unconventional is seeking exceptionally qualified Chinese Mandarin Interpreter / Translator (CAT II) to provide support with foreign language interpretation, transcription, reporting, and translation services.

Specific duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Provide document translation.
• Shall provide oral interpretation and perform basic to strategic military tactical and administrative clerical work such as drafting correspondence, coordinating meetings, and research as required. Specialized Translator/interpreters will be expected to translate discussions between U.S. and provided/identified military during training.
• Shall analyze source conversations necessary to accurately document conversations and activities.
• May be expected to follow units through training lanes and must be able to conduct field operations if required.
• Shall provide interpretation, transcription, and translation services as required by the supported elements.
• May be required to travel and be at specified sites depending on mission requirements.
• Function as an integral member of a team.
• Perform such other duties as are customarily performed by other persons in similar such positions, as well as such other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the employer.

Required Qualifications:

• Must have experience and skill in Chinese Mandarin and English translating/interpreting, transcribing and documenting conversation.
• Professional working proficiency in Chinese Mandarin and English.
• Must have an industry recognized certification that proves you possess the language proficiency in order to satisfactorily support the resulting contract.
• Must have experience providing consecutive interpretation services between English and Mandarin Chinese native speakers.
• Must possess skills to quickly and effectively translate between Mandarin Chinese /English & English/ Mandarin Chinese in a large group setting while discussing one or more topics.
• Shall have the familiarity with and ability to conduct oneself in accordance with the local culture and customs.
• Shall have the ability to function as an integral member of a team of professionals.
• Able to work for a minimum of eight (8) hours a day up to twelve (12) hours a day, five (5) days per week and may work on official holidays.

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior military experience.

Clearance: SECRET

Location: Remote

Travel: OCONUS and CONUS travel may be required.