Command Linguist

CACI•Doral, FL

12d

About The Position

Serve as the Command Linguist and Interpreter for the US Southern Command Headquarters Team and command suite. Provides interpretation and translation services for Senior Leaders during engagements with high-level partners in Spanish and Brazilian-Portuguese. Travel is extensive in the SOUTHCOM area of responsibility.

Requirements

Previous experience being the primary interpreter for a senior principal or group.
Current Secret security clearance but be eligible for a Top Secret/Specialized Compartmented Information clearance.
At least 3 years’ experience working with or on the OSD or Joint Staff, a Service Staff, CCMD or Operational Staff, a Defense Agency Staff, or an NGO/IGO Staff.
Experience working with the military and familiarity with the military lexicon.
The ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in English, Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese.
Certification of training as an interpreter (consecutive and simultaneous)
At least a Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline such as, but not limited to, linguistics, Spanish, Portuguese, history, or area studies.
A current Tourist Passport with an expiration date more than 6 months away.

Nice To Haves

Haitian Creole language skills

Responsibilities

Provides interpretation services for the Combatant Commander, Military Deputy Commander, Civilian Deputy Commander, the Senior Enlisted Advisor, and others, in Spanish and/or Portuguese (Brazilian) to English.
Accompany USSOUTHCOM leaders on OCONUS travel supporting the principal with interpretation services during engagements with foreign senior leaders.
Likewise, support engagements when hosting foreign dignitaries at USSOUTHCOM Headquarters and during virtual engagements.
Be on-call for critical conversations with foreign leaders.
Ensure that the USSOUTHCOM leader fully understands the literal and nuanced meanings of the foreign leader’s statements or interrogatives.
Accompany USSOUTHCOM Senior Leaders at social events (formal and informal) where there will be engagements with foreign leaders.
Perform simultaneous and consecutive interpretation during these events and at ceremonies.
Maintain sophisticated vocabularies related to a wide array of topics such as foreign affairs; military operations/strategies; security assistance and cooperation; logistics; science, technology, and innovation; information technology; and other germane topics.
Translate documents for the Command Group, as required.
Work together as a member of a team of interpreter/translators in the HQ.
Assist the Command suite to fulfill its administrative tasks such as TMTs, individual training, filing, preparing correspondence, etc.

Benefits

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.
healthcare
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family support
continuing education
time off benefits