CAT III Chinese - Mandarin Linguist
Torden LLC
Schofield BarracksOn-siteSenior
Straight from the company’s own careers site.
The job in short
SIGINT Mandarin Chinese linguist supporting intelligence processing shifts.
Details
- Found
- 31 d ago · posted 2026-10-05
- Location
- Schofield Barracks, HI, US
Full description
Torden is seeking qualified linguist professionals to support processing of Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) data supporting worldwide missions. This program operates around the clock, 24/7. As such, linguists are assigned specific work shifts that may rotate at designated times throughout the year.
Requirements:
• Interpretation and Reading Proficiency in Chinese - Mandarin
• Interpretation and translation from target language to English (ILR Level 3)
• Working proficiency in English (ILR Level 3)
• Demonstrated ability to conduct accurate translation, transcription, and interpretation
• Must have typing and computer skills
• Must be able to think quickly and work in a professional atmosphere as part of a team
• Ability to understand the essentials of all speech in a standard dialect and have broad vocabulary to rarely require assistance for paraphrasing or explanation.
• Ability to follow accurately the essentials of conversations between educated native speakers
• Ability to understand radio broadcasts, news stories similar to wire service reports, oral reports, some oral technical reports, and public addresses on non-technical subjects.
Security Requirements:
• Preferred: Individuals with an active TOP SECRET security clearance with SCI access
• All candidates must pass a U.S. Government Counterintelligence (CI) screening and polygraph to obtain a TOP SECRET security clearance with SCI access
• U.S. Citizenship
* Federal requirements mandate that all applicants for this position must be U.S. citizens.
* Priority will be given to applicants with active security clearances, recent CI interviews, and current polygraphs.