Spanish Linguist​/Translator – Top Secret​/SCI | Tucson, Arizona

Spanish Linguist / Translator – Top Secret/SCI | Tucson, Arizona

Cambridge International Systems, Inc.

Join a dynamic global team united by shared values: commitment, integrity, and perseverance. At Cambridge, you’ll work alongside top talent worldwide, tackling some of today’s most complex and critical challenges in defense and security.

We are currently seeking a Spanish Linguist / Translator to support operations in Tucson, Arizona. This position is contingent on contract award, with an expected start date in September 2026. This is a full‑time, CONUS position requiring an active DoD TS/SCI Level clearance.

• Provide Spanish‑language simultaneous and consecutive interpretation during operational meetings, planning sessions, and interagency coordination activities.
• Deliver interpretation support for General/Flag Officers, Senior Executive Service (SES) personnel, and other senior government leaders.
• Translate written operational, intelligence, analytical, and administrative products from Spanish to English and English to Spanish.
• Review translated products to ensure linguistic accuracy, contextual fidelity, and proper use of military, intelligence, and law enforcement terminology.
• Operate Sennheiser (or equivalent) simultaneous interpretation equipment during meetings and conferences.
• Translate technical documents containing military, intelligence, law enforcement, and operational terminology.
• Maintain detailed translation and interpretation records, activity logs, and documentation in accordance with program requirements.
• Support operational planning and coordination by facilitating effective communication between U.S. Government personnel and Spanish‑speaking partners.
• Protect classified information and ensure strict adherence to security and operational procedures.
• Perform additional mission‑related duties as required in support of evolving operational requirements.
• Act as the in‑house language expert, demonstrating proficiency in multiple languages to facilitate accurate and culturally sensitive communication.
• Translate written and verbal content between languages and ensure clarity and cultural relevance. Localize content to resonate with target audiences in various regions.
• Provide real‑time interpretation services for meetings, conferences, and client interactions, enabling seamless communication in multilingual settings.
• Advise colleagues and clients on cultural nuances, norms, and etiquette to prevent misunderstandings and enhance cross‑cultural interactions.
• Develop and deliver language training programs for employees, fostering a multilingual workforce, and promoting diversity and inclusion.
• Review and proofread translated materials to maintain high linguistic standards and accuracy.
• Stay up‑to‑date with language trends, emerging dialects, and linguistic technologies, proposing innovative solutions to enhance language‑related processes.
• Collaborate with various departments, such as customer service and product development, to ensure consistency in language and alignment with organizational goals.
• Contribute to the creation of multilingual content, including marketing materials, product documentation, and customer communications.
• Analyze linguistic data and customer feedback to identify language‑related opportunities and challenges and recommend improvements.

• Education & Experience:
  
  Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Technical Expertise:
  Demonstrated Level 4 (Full Professional Proficiency) in both spoken and written Spanish, as measured by the Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT), Foreign Service Institute (FSI) scale, or another Government‑recognized language proficiency assessment.
• Ability to provide documentation of language proficiency upon Government request.
• Demonstrated experience providing simultaneous and consecutive interpretation in operational, military, intelligence, or government environments.
• Experience translating complex technical, intelligence, military, or law enforcement documents with exceptional accuracy.
• Clearance:
  Must have a current and active DoD…