CAT II Japanese Interpreter

Torden LLC is seeking a part-time, on-call, qualified, experienced professional Japanese Interpreter to support a two-week training exercise, starting May 5, 2025, to May 19, 2025. The interpreter must be able to provide consecutive interpretation for Japanese Defense Force sailors participating in the exercise, as such knowledge and understanding of military and naval terminology is preferred. Japanese Interpreter must be flexible and willing to work long days to support the training schedule.

Japanese Interpreter must be willing and able to adhere to a rigorous training schedule, which may require standing or sitting for long periods of time. Training may encompass realistic scenarios. Interpreter must be flexible and able to adapt to changing environment according to the training schedule.

Requirements

• Must be able to pass an interpretation skills assessment test for Japanese to English and English to Japanese at a minimum score of 3, based on ILR standards.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct accurate translation, transcription, and interpretation
• Must be able to interpret on-demand for meetings and impromptu conversations.
• Must have typing and computer skills
• Must have strong understanding and vocabulary in military and naval terminology.
• Must be able to commute to Joint Base Pearl Harbor.
• Must be able to think quickly and work in a professional atmosphere as part of a team
  
  

Security Requirements

• Must have an active Department of Defense security clearance, at a minimum an active SECRET clearance.
• Must be able to pass a counterintelligence (CI) focused screening interview.
• Must be willing to undergo a background investigation.
• 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 and recent CI interviews.Arabic Linguist, TS/SCI

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