Burmese Over the Phone Interpreter

Global Impact Group LLC

1d • $25 - $32 • Remote

About The Position

Global Impact Group LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and ISO 9001 / ISO 17100 certified provider of interpretation and translation services. We provide secure, high-quality language solutions in more than 80 spoken and signed languages for USCIS and other federal agencies. We are seeking Burmese Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Burmese (Myanmar language) is a priority Southeast Asian language often required for asylum, refugee, and immigration cases.

Requirements

• Native or near-native fluency in Burmese and English.
• 2+ years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, refugee/asylum, medical, or government preferred).
• Strong understanding of interpreter ethics, confidentiality, and cultural awareness.
• Excellent telephone communication skills; ability to remain accurate under pressure.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident eligible for Tier 3/Tier 5 federal clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Certifications (community, medical, court, or ATA interpreting credentials preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time Burmese ↔ English telephonic interpretation for USCIS officers, applicants, and stakeholders.
• Interpret with accuracy, impartiality, and confidentiality in immigration, asylum, and legal contexts.
• Comply with USCIS/DHS interpreter ethics and professional standards.
• Handle both scheduled assignments and urgent/surge requests.
• Participate in training, compliance refreshers, and quality assurance audits.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Paid training and continuing professional development
• Steady assignments under a federal contract
• Growth opportunities in quality assurance or linguist leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed