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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for a motivated Chinese Mandarin Linguist with exceptional translation, research, and analytic skills to join our growing team!

In this role you will work alongside the development team conducting research, translation, and analysis onsite with the Mission Partner. You will provide essential analysis in support of mission needs. This is not a academic position and will directly support essential missions.

What You'll Be Doing:

Provide written translation of technical and non-technical dataWrite summaries of materialsConduct open source researchWrite reports in EnglishRespond to requests for informationScan and process large amounts of material in the target language and identify critical and essential elements of information as defined by the governmentProvide written translations of technical and non-technical material using correct syntax and expression from the native language to EnglishConduct target language open-source research and compiling research findings into comprehensive reports in support of specific intelligence requirementsWork independently with minimal or no oversight and as part of a teamCollaborate with technical staff to process, and structure collected data in preparation for analytics

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

Requires a current DoD TS/SCI with SCI EligibilityBA degree and 4 - 7 years of prior relevant experienceAdditional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degreeThe ideal candidate will meet the minimum language proficiency requirements  as defined by the Interagency Language Roundtable scale (within the past 12 months)ILR Skill Level 3 in Audio or Graphic

Conversational Chinese Mandarin language skills, including ability to hold conversation with an Mandarin linguist during interview process

Knowledgeable of idioms, colloquialisms, slang, and exposure to the Chinese cultural, social, and political environment

All applicants must have full professional fluency in American English, including a command of common idioms and expressionsExcellent written and verbal communication, competent cross-team collaboration abilitiesAbility to self-research and problem solveMust have good interpersonal skills and ability to interact with personnel from diverse culturesProficient with MS Office applications

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

Minimum 5 years of experience within the US military or US intelligence community

Minimum DLPT 3/3/2/2 or Equivalent (ILS, ILR, ALTA) in Chinese Mandarin

Former Military linguistic experience (35P, 09L, 1N3, 2671, 2712, 2799, or equivalent)

Completion of U.S. Army OS-301 and OS-302, or OSINT Basic Course

Knowledge of military operations, terminology, and structure

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Top Secret SCI

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!