[Hiring] Chinese Mandarin Cultural & Language Advisor @HII's Mission Technologies division

Role Description

HII-Mission Technologies is seeking a part-time/remote native Chinese Mandarin Cultural & Language Advisor with strong English skills to support security cooperation efforts. The role requires expert translation, interpretation, cultural analysis, and conversational sentiment assessment. Candidates must demonstrate proven experience in multicultural environments and the ability to navigate complex cultural and linguistic nuances.

What you will do:

• Provide language-enabled research, analytic services, and forward-thinking insight on complex issues related to China.
• Be responsible for the full range of activities in processing material or participating in situations requiring advanced capability to perform translation, transcription, and interpretation tasks in support of the customer.
• Prepare assessments of current events based on sophisticated collection, research, and analysis of open-source information, as well as develop and maintain analytical procedures to meet changing requirements and ensure maximum operations.
• Scan, sort/categorize foreign language written and verbal materials to recover essential elements of information.
• Complete lists, translations, and transcriptions of complex and sophisticated written and/or spoken materials from Chinese Mandarin to English, and English to Chinese Mandarin.
• Perform quality control on language processing activities.
• Independently monitor and research various media to identify relevant Chinese language web content.
• Perform translations of various types of documents.
• Transcribe information into summaries.
• Additional duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

• Level 3: 6 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 4 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant experience.
• Level 4: 10 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 8 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 14 years relevant experience.
• Level 5: 15+ years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 13+ years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19+ years relevant experience.
• Possess native or near-native competency in Chinese Mandarin.
• Experience translating and summarizing general and technical material.
• Proven ability to review, edit, and prepare executive-level briefing materials to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with demonstrated expertise in Word and PowerPoint.
• Excellent ability to work autonomously or in team-based environments, adapting approach to meet project needs.
• Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Requirements

• Experience supporting USINDOPACOM and/or Intelligence Community (IC) is a plus.
• Advanced Chinese Mandarin language skills equivalent to or above ILR 2+ level for reading and writing.
• Knowledge of U.S. Department of Defense security cooperation policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental, and vision plan choices.
• Wellness resources and employee assistance programs.
• Savings Plan Options (401(k)) and financial planning tools.
• Life insurance and employee discounts.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarships for early childhood and post-secondary education.
• Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation may be offered for qualified positions.