Command Linguist

The Opportunity:
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 and Foreign Liaison Officers during engagements with high-level partners in Spanish and Brazilian-Portuguese. Travel is extensive in the SOUTHCOM area of responsibility.

Responsibilities:

Provides interpretation services for the Combatant Commander Military Deputy Commander Civilian Deputy Commander the Senior Enlisted Advisor Foreign Liaison Officers 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 leaders 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 and the Foreign Liaison Officer Branch 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.

Support the Foreign Liaison Officer Branch by facilitating the integration of the Foreign Liaison Officers into the staff functions of the Command.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Previous experience being an interpreter for a mid- or senior-level principal or group.
• Current Secret security clearance but be eligible for a Top Secret/Specialized Compartmented Information clearance.
• At least 2 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 as well as either Spanish or Brazilian Portuguese.
• At least an Associates 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.

Desired:

• Haitian Creole language skills

What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member youll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customers 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. Youll 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 nations 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.

Pay Range:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including but not limited to geographic location Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates relevant prior work experience specific skills and competencies education and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare wellness financial retirement family support continuing education and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is: