Intelligence Management Specialist Spanish Interpreter

Cherokee Federal • Colorado Springs, CO

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Cherokee Strategic Edge is seeking an Intelligence Management Specialist – Spanish Interpreter/Translator to support a government client in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The role provides intelligence and administrative support to Foreign Liaison officers who lead and manage intelligence security cooperation efforts. It includes Spanish translation support, document review, assistance responding to staff requests, preparation of correspondence and other documents, and support for Key Leader Engagements. Translations must preserve the original text’s concept and intent while meeting standards for format, grammar, punctuation, clarity, and word usage; work must be reviewed and revised after translation. The position is restricted to U.S. citizens and requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a Counterintelligence polygraph. Candidates with an active Top Secret/SCI clearance but no polygraph may be selected, provided they can obtain the required polygraph as part of the hiring process. Work is performed primarily in a climate-controlled environment. The position may involve prolonged sitting and computer work, with occasional standing or moving about the office for extended periods.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least two years of previous translation experience.
• Spanish fluency.
• Ability to pass a translation test from the foreign language into English at ILR level 3 or higher.
• Fundamental knowledge and experience working with Microsoft Office and internet tools.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must have an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a Counterintelligence polygraph, or an active Top Secret/SCI clearance and the ability to obtain the required Counterintelligence polygraph as a condition of employment.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.
• The position involves prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; it may occasionally require standing or moving about the office for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Provide intelligence and administrative support to Foreign Liaison officers responsible for leading and managing intelligence security cooperation efforts.
• Provide language translation support and review documents.
• Assist with responses to staff requests.
• Prepare correspondence and other documents.
• Support Key Leader Engagements.
• Ensure translations have correct formatting, grammatical structure, punctuation, clarity, and word usage while maintaining the original text’s concept and intent.
• Review and revise work after translation.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Up to a 6% 401(k) company match.
• Paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus prescription drug coverage.
• Basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life options.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
• Professional development, training, and certification support.
• Voluntary accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time