Bilingual French/Bambara Linguist - Travel Only

CACI•Fairfax, VA

163d•$86,600 - $181,800

About The Position

CACI is seeking French and Bambara language professionals to support government operations under a prime contract. This is a travel-only role based in connection with the Fairfax, Virginia contract, with deployments lasting 4 to 8 weeks followed by 4 to 8 weeks back. Travel may be required outside the continental United States, up to 25% of the time. The position requires an active TS/SCI clearance with an adjudicated polygraph and U.S. citizenship. The linguist translates electronic and hard-copy reports and texts, including material with abstract language, implications, and cultural nuance. The role also includes interpretation, transcription and review of audio or internet materials, summarizing factual points and abstract concepts, and preparing written reports and briefings. The linguist must communicate effectively in English and use Microsoft Office and internet research tools. The role is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately. Applicants may also be considered for other positions at CACI. CACI describes a culture centered on integrity, character, innovation, trust, continuous growth, flexible time off, and learning resources. The proposed salary range is $86,600–$181,800, with comprehensive benefits and learning and development opportunities.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must hold an active TS/SCI clearance with an adjudicated polygraph.
Must be able to pass an advanced English test.
Must score ILR Level 3 or higher on the target-language translation test.
Must be able to deploy and hold an active passport.
At least five years of professional experience conducting translation, transcription, and/or interpretation.
In-depth knowledge of the geopolitical, regional, ethnic, and cultural components of target-language geographical areas.
Mastery of Microsoft Office and internet research.
Excellent English-language verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Previous military experience.
Understanding of one or more regional dialects.
Consecutive and/or simultaneous interpretation abilities.

Responsibilities

Translate reports and texts in electronic and hard-copy formats, accurately conveying facts, abstract language, intended implications, and nuances.
Recognize geopolitical, regional, ethnic, and cultural elements in texts.
Interpret accurately, primarily consecutively and, on rare occasions, simultaneously; understand one or more regional dialects.
Identify and accurately summarize factual points and abstract concepts.
Use Microsoft Office and internet research to produce written translations and other products.
Deliver briefings using strong verbal English-language communication skills.
Review audio or internet materials and produce accurate, expressive transcriptions.
Prepare reports using strong written English-language communication skills.