CAT III Portuguese / Brazilian Linguist

CAT III Portuguese / Brazilian Linguist Full TimeWashington, D.C, US CAT III Portuguese / Brazilian LinguistClearance: Must currently possess an active TS/SCI security clearance and be able to obtain a CI polygraph after hire (if not before)Location: Washington, D.C.Salary Range: $120,000 - $130,000Experience: ILR 3 (Professional Working Proficiency) in Portuguese (Brazilian) and English. Prior experience supporting DoD, IC, or federal government language programs. Experience working in austere or deployed settings; willingness to travel as mission dictates.Description: Category III (CAT III) Portuguese/Brazilian Linguist provide high-accuracy translation, interpretation, transcription, analysis, and cultural advisement in support of national security missions. Responsibilities - Consecutive interpretation and translation between Portuguese (Brazilian) and English during ongoing conversations, briefings, and intelligence collection activities. - Real-time and non-real-time transcription and translation with emphasis on accuracy, completeness, and context. - Produce idiomatic translations of non-technical materials using correct syntax and expression; accurately interpret/translate colloquial and slang usage. - Provide cultural and ethnic context for translations and interpretations; advise users on cultural/ethnic significance of statements, conversations, situations, and documents. - Conduct document exploitation (DOMEX): scan, research, and analyze foreign language materials to identify and report intelligence information. - Supplement interpretations/translations with profession-specific terminology (e.g., medical, scientific, engineering, legal) when pertinent. - Support mission requirements across oral reports, public addresses (non-technical), and some oral technical reports; maintain accuracy under time constraints. - Maintain strict confidentiality, comply with all security policies, and contribute to team workflows in dynamic operational environments. Required Qualifications- U.S. citizenship (required). - Must currently possess an active TS/SCI security clearance and be able to obtain a CI polygraph after hire (if not already held)- Must be a self-motivated, disciplined, and mature professional capable of operating with little tasking and oversight- Must be capable of operating within a diverse environment and comfortable operating with limited guidance and oversight, maturity and self-motivation required.- ILR Level 3 proficiency in both Portuguese (Brazilian)and English. - Understand the essentials of all speech in a standard dialect with a broad vocabulary, rarely requiring paraphrasing or explanation. - Follow accurately the essentials of conversations between educated native speakers. - Reasonably make and answer telephone calls in Portuguese. - Understand radio broadcasts, news stories similar to wire service reports, oral reports, some oral technical reports, and public addresses on non-technical subjects. Desired Qualifications - Prior experience supporting DoD, IC, or federal government language programs. - Proficiency with translation tools and linguistic analysis software; experience with secure systems and workflows. - Knowledge of domain-specific terminology (e.g., medicine, scientific, engineering, legal) and the ability to apply it correctly in interpretation/translation. - Experience working in austere or deployed settings; willingness to travel as mission dictates. Benefits: 401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceFlexible scheduleHealth insuranceHealth Savings Account (HSA)Life insurancePaid time offParental leaveProfessional development assistanceReferral programRetirement planVision insurance

Created: 2026-04-02