Intelligence Management Specialist Spanish Interpreter

Cherokee Federal•Colorado Springs, CO

9d•$90,000 - $100,000•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 leading and managing intelligence security cooperation efforts. It also provides Spanish-to-English translation support, including document reviews, responses to staff requests, correspondence and other documents, and support for Key Leader Engagements. Translations must preserve the original text’s concept and intent while ensuring correct formatting, grammar, punctuation, clarity, and word usage. Completed translations are reviewed and revised as needed. This position is restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents, with documentation required to qualify; the qualifications also state that candidates must be U.S. citizens. An active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a Counterintelligence polygraph is required. Candidates with an active Top Secret/SCI clearance but without the polygraph may be considered, 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 require prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer, and occasionally standing or moving around the office for extended periods.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least two years of previous translation experience.
Spanish fluency.
Pass a translation test from a foreign language into English at ILR level 3 or higher.
Fundamental knowledge and experience working with Microsoft Office suite and internet tools.
Must be a U.S. citizen; the posting also states that the position is restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents and that qualifying documentation is required.
Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a Counterintelligence polygraph; candidates with an active Top Secret/SCI clearance without the polygraph may be selected if they can obtain the required polygraph during the hiring process.
Pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.
Ability to work for prolonged periods sitting at a desk and using a computer, and occasionally stand or move about the office for extended periods.

Responsibilities

Provide intelligence and administrative support to Foreign Liaison officers leading and managing intelligence security cooperation efforts.
Provide language translation support, review documents, assist with responses to staff requests, prepare correspondence and other documents, and support Key Leader Engagements.
Ensure translations have correct formatting, grammatical structure, punctuation, clarity of expression, and word usage while maintaining the concept and intent of the original text.
Review and revise translations upon completion.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.