Chinese Mandarin Cultural & Language Advisor (Part Time/ Remote) (Linguistics Analyst 3)- 29279

HII's Mission Technologies division•Halawa, HI

4d•$72,181 - $115,000•Remote

About The Position

This opportunity resides with All-Domain Operations (ADO), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. All-Domain Operations comprises multi-domain operations, platforms and logistics, and intelligence operations. HII designs, develops, integrates and manages the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated ISR operations and accelerated decision-making. With data fusion and mission management capabilities for the Department of Defense, the combatant commands and the intelligence community, HII advances the mission around the globe. Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities: Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success. Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust. Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work. Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve. Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement. Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose. These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies. HII-Mission Technologies is seeking a (part time/remote) native Chinese Mandarin Cultural & Language Advisor with strong English skills to support security cooperation efforts. The role requires expert translation, interpretation, cultural analysis, and conversational sentiment assessment. Candidates must demonstrate proven experience in multicultural environments and the ability to navigate complex cultural and linguistic nuances. This requisition supports hiring at multiple experience levels. Final placement will be determined based on the selected applicant’s qualifications, experience, and skill sets.

Requirements

Level 3: 6 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 4 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant experience.
Level 4: 10 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 8 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 14 years relevant experience.
Level 5: 15+ years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 13+ years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19+ years relevant experience.
Possess native or near-native competency in Chinese Mandarin
Experience translating and summarizing general and technical material
Proven ability to review, edit, and prepare executive-level briefing materials to ensure accuracy and quality
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with demonstrated expertise in Word and PowerPoint
Excellent ability to work autonomously or in team-based environments, adapting approach to meet project needs
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting USINDOPACOM and/or Intelligence Community (IC)
Advanced Chinese Mandarin language skills equivalent to or above ILR 2+ level for reading and writing
Knowledge of U.S. Department of Defense security cooperation policies and procedures

Responsibilities

Provide language-enabled research, analytic services, and forward-thinking insight on complex issues related to China
Be responsible for the full range of activities in processing material or participating in situations requiring advanced capability to perform translation, transcription and interpretation tasks in support of the customer
Prepare assessments of current events based on sophisticated collection, research and analysis of open-source information, as well as develop and maintain analytical procedures to meet changing requirements and ensure maximum operations
Scan, sort/categorize foreign language written and verbal materials to recover essential elements of information
Complete lists, translations, and transcriptions, of complex and sophisticated written and/or spoken materials from Chinese Mandarin to English, and English to Chinese Mandarin
Perform quality control on language processing activities
Independently monitor and research various media to identify relevant Chinese language web content
Perform translations of various documents
Transcribe information into summaries
Additional duties as assigned or required