Tibetan Linguist

Base pay range

$40.00/hr - $45.00/hr

Location:

FBI Field Office (can be coordinated to work from any field office on map)

Field Offices — FBI

• Clearance:
  Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
• Clearance:
  Top Secret
• Employment Type:
  
  Part-Time (W2 Employee)

• We are seeking a skilled Tibetan Linguist to provide part‑time, ad hoc support for a U.S. government client. The role involves delivering accurate translations, transcriptions, interpretations, and summaries of Tibetan language materials into English, as well as English into Tibetan. Work may involve handling text, audio, and video sources, and requires a high degree of linguistic accuracy, cultural knowledge, and confidentiality.
• This is a remote position with flexible, on‑demand work hours to support high‑priority, real‑world operational needs.

• Provide accurate, complete, and trusted interpretation and/or translation of data from a variety of sources.
• Translate written, aural, video, and other source materials from Tibetan into English and English into Tibetan.
• Produce verbatim transcriptions and culturally accurate translations.
• Summarize documents and audio/video recordings when full translation is not required.
• Review translations for accuracy and ensure substantive conformity between source and target languages.
• Advise on cultural and linguistic nuances to ensure clarity and accuracy.
• Support high-priority operational tasks as assigned by the client.
• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of work.

• Fluent in Tibetan and English (written and spoken), with proficiency equivalent to ILR Level 3 or higher in reading, listening, speaking, and writing.
• Demonstrated professional experience in translation, transcription, and/or interpretation.
• Strong understanding of Tibetan culture and dialects.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable using the internet for research.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for work with this government client.
• Ability to pass a government background check.

• Prior work supporting federal agencies, tribal governments, or legal settings.
• Familiarity with legal, law enforcement, or administrative terminology.
• Certification in interpretation or translation.

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.