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Brazilian, Portuguese Linguist CAT III
Job in
Washington, District of Columbia, 20010, USA
Listed on 2026-03-04
Listing for:
CoreTechs
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-04
Job specializations:
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Language/Bilingual
Bilingual, Technical Support
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Washington, DC 20010
- Clearance:
Must currently possess an active TS/SCI security clearance and be able to obtain a CI polygraph after hire (if not before) - Schedule:
Full-time, 9am-5pm, exible with travel 2-3 times per year - Experience:
ILR 3 (Professional Working Pro ciency) in Portuguese (Brazilian) and English. Prior experience supporting DoD, IC, or federal government language programs. Experience working in austere or deployed settings; willingness to travel as mission dictates
- Category III (CAT III) Portuguese/Brazilian Linguist provide high accuracy translation, interpretation, transcription, analysis, and cultural advisement in support of national security missions
- Consecutive interpretation and translation between Portuguese (Brazilian) and English during ongoing conversations, brie ngs, and intelligence collection activities
- Real time and non real time transcription and translation with emphasis on accuracy, completeness, and context
- Produce idiomatic translations of non technical materials using correct syntax and expression; accurately interpret/translate colloquial and slang usage
- Provide cultural and ethnic context for translations and interpretations; advise users on cultural/ethnic signi cance of statements, conversations, situations, and documents
- Conduct document exploitation (DOMEX): scan, research, and analyze foreign language materials to identify and report intelligence information
- Supplement interpretations/translations with profession speci c terminology (e.g., medical, scienti c, engineering, legal) when pertinent
- Support mission requirements across oral reports, public addresses (non technical), and some oral technical reports; maintain accuracy under time constraints
- Maintain strict con dentiality, comply with all security policies, and contribute to team work ows in dynamic operational environments
Required Quali cations:
- U.S. citizenship (required)
- Must currently possess an active TS/SCI security clearance and be able to obtain a CI polygraph after hire (if not already held)
- Must be a self-motivated, disciplined, and mature professional capable of operating with little tasking and oversight
- Must be capable of operating within a diverse environment and comfortable operating with limited guidance and oversight, maturity and self-motivation required
- ILR Level 3 proficiency in both Portuguese (Brazilian) and English
- Understand the essentials of all speech in a standard dialect with a broad vocabulary, rarely requiring paraphrasing or explanation
- Follow accurately the essentials of conversations between educated native speakers
- Reasonably make and answer telephone calls in Portuguese
- Understand radio broadcasts, news stories similar to wire service reports, oral reports, some oral technical reports, and public addresses on non technical subjects
- Prior experience supporting DoD, IC, or federal government language programs
- Pro ciency with translation tools and linguistic analysis software; experience with secure systems and work ows
- Knowledge of domain speci c terminology (e.g., medicine, scienti c, engineering, legal) and the ability to apply it correctly in interpretation/translation
- Experience working in austere or deployed settings; willingness to travel as mission dictates
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
req
25-00945
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