Mandarin Technology Analyst / Linguist

Mandarin Technology Analyst / Linguist

Job Category: Language Services

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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Are you a mission focused Chinese Language Analyst ? Join a team of dynamic Intelligence Community professionals supporting National Security Objectives where you'll get to use your foreign language skills to research, translate, report, and analyze foreign technical material.

You will support a team of engineers by helping to translate and analyze intermediate to advanced-level printed materials including technical manuals, patent documents, and foreign language periodicals on technology into grammatically correct American English.

We are looking for technically minded Chinese Mandarin linguists to provide translation to support the research and exploitation of technical data sources to assess technical capabilities of foreign ground forces and populate and maintain databases on foreign conventional weapons and command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Translate and analyze technical information on foreign (Chinese Mandarin) electronic systems, subsystems, technologies, communications, algorithms, software, vulnerabilities, and countermeasure techniques. Specifically, a focus on embedded systems, wireless communication networks, software defined radios, or communications systems engineering.
• Text translation/transcription of language materials and quality control reviews of translations, transcriptions, or reports.
• Scanning, sorting, and/or categorizing foreign language materials.
• Recovering essential elements of information.
• Rendering translations and/or transcripts based on technical, complex, or sophisticated written material.
• Support the all-source analysis and production of comprehensive technical assessments that include independent research and technical writing.
• Support a team of engineers in determining reliability of technical all-source material including foreign equipment characteristics, foreign research and development (R&D) and production capabilities.
• Utilize OSINT tools when required.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. citizen and possess a current Top Secret/SCI security clearance .
• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline such as, but not limited to, linguistics.
• Must possess native or near-native proficiency in Mandarin Chinese and a minimum of 3/3 on the DLPT or equivalent test.
• Must possess the ability to work independently with minimal oversight while maintaining focus on research objectives defined by the client.
• Minimum 3 years' professional experience conducting translation, transcription, translation, and/or interpretation.
• Ability to pass an advanced English test.
• Ability to score Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) Level 3 or higher on target language translation test in Reading.
• Minimum 3+ years as a Linguist on DoD related programs and projects.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Comfortable with detailed analysis as well as systems of systems analysis.
• In-depth knowledge of the geopolitical, regional, ethnic, and cultural components of target language geographical areas.

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What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you'll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer's missions and driven by a higher purpose - to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You'll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground - in your career and in our legacy.

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here.

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Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here .

The proposed salary range for this position is:
$90,300-$189,600

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.