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. It is a full‑time, CONUS role requiring an active DoD TS/SCI level clearance.

As a Spanish Linguist / Translator, you will support a high‑priority Special Operations mission in Tucson. You will directly support operational planning and execution by providing expert language services to military leaders, intelligence professionals, and interagency partners in a dynamic, mission‑focused environment.

• Provide simultaneous and consecutive interpretation during operational meetings, planning sessions, and interagency coordination activities.
• Deliver interpretation support for General/Flag Officers, Senior Executive Service personnel, and other senior government leaders.
• Translate written operational, intelligence, analytical, and administrative products from Spanish to English and vice versa.
• Review translated products to ensure linguistic accuracy, contextual fidelity, and correct 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.

• Education & Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered where applicable.
• 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 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 Top Secret/SCI security clearance.

• Previous experience supporting Special Operations Forces (SOF), the Intelligence Community, Joint Task Forces, or interagency organizations.
• Familiarity with military planning processes, intelligence operations, and operational terminology.
• Experience supporting senior military leadership and executive‑level government officials.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and operational surge periods, in support of mission requirements.

• Up to 10% travel for temporary duty by motor vehicle and/or air travel. Some overnight stays may be required.
• Designated locations:
  El Paso, TX;
  Colorado Springs, CO;
  National Capital Region (NCR);
  Mexico City, Mexico;
  Tucson, Arizona.
• Must have an active passport to support OCONUS travel and/or living requirements.

• Periods of prolonged sitting and/or standing, including desk‑based computer work.
• Travel between work locations, including company offices, customer sites, and…