Spanish Language Linguist​/Translator

Spanish Language Linguist / Translator

Amentum is seeking a Spanish Language Linguist / Interpreter to support the Joint Interagency Task Force – Counter Cartel (JIATF-CC) in Tucson, AZ. JIATF-CC operates under U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) to enhance intelligence, surveillance, and operational coordination in counter-cartel and counter-transnational criminal organization missions. In this role, you will deliver actionable intelligence, ISR tactical support, and facilitate interagency collaboration to directly impact national security.

Join our team and play a critical part in securing the southern border and disrupting transnational threats.

Primary

Job Duties:

• Provide Spanish-language simultaneous and consecutive interpretation for meetings and operational coordination.
• Provide written translation and review of analytic, operational, and intelligence products.
• Provide interpretation support at the General/Flag Officer and Senior Executive Service (SES) level.
• Operate Sennheiser (or equivalent) interpretation equipment.
• Translate technical documents containing military, intelligence, and law enforcement terminology.
• Maintain engagement records and translation/interpretation activity logs.
• Responsible for assisting in the development of intelligence planning, intelligence systems architecture requirements, and intelligence training.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have an Active Top Secret US Government Clearance with SCI Eligibility (TS SCI).
  
  Note:
  
  US Citizenship is required to obtain a Top Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by and accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Must possess a minimum Level 4 (Full Professional Proficiency) in both reading and speaking, as measured by the Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT), Foreign Service Institute (FSI) scale, or equivalent Government-recognized assessment. Documentation of proficiency shall be provided to the Government upon request.

Compensation Details:

$70,000 - $120,000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note:

Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.