CAT III Gujarati Linguist

CAT III Gujarati Linguist Full Time USA CAT III Gujarati Linguist Clearance: Must currently possess an active TS/SCI security clearance and be able to obtain a CI polygraph after hire (if not before) Location: Continental United States Salary Range: $120,000 - $130,000 Experience: ILR 3 (Professional Working Proficiency) in Gujarati and English.

Prior experience supporting DoD, IC, or federal government language programs. Description: Category III (CAT III) Gujarati Linguist provide high‑accuracy translation, interpretation, transcription, analysis, and cultural advisement in support of national security missions.

Responsibilities

• Consecutive interpretation and translation between Gujarati 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 Gujarati 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 Gujarati.
• 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.

Benefits

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance