Chinese Linguist - Interpretation (Part-Time, Travel) (Remote - US)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Chinese Linguist – Interpretation (Part-Time, Travel) in United States.

This role offers the opportunity to provide critical language support for international and domestic engagements, working closely with operational teams to facilitate communication and mission success. You will primarily provide oral interpretation in formal meetings and office settings, while leveraging your deep understanding of Chinese language, culture, and regional affairs. The position involves periodic travel both domestically and internationally, allowing you to actively contribute to key projects in diverse environments. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to accurately convey nuance and terminology are essential to ensure effective collaboration and support across teams. This is a highly impactful, part-time role that allows you to engage directly with client personnel and influence mission outcomes.

Accountabilities:

• Provide high-quality oral interpretation in Chinese for formal meetings, briefings, and office settings.
• Conduct simultaneous and consecutive interpretation, preserving the nuance and technical terminology of speakers.
• Participate in preparation and post-engagement meetings, documenting notes and relevant information.
• Apply knowledge of international affairs, military matters, and regional security issues to enhance interpretation accuracy.
• Travel domestically and internationally on a quarterly basis to support engagements, ensuring timely participation in all phases of assignments.

Requirements

• Active in-scope Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• Native or near-native fluency in Chinese (speaking, reading, and writing).
• Minimum of 5 years of professional interpretation experience.
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Deep familiarity with Chinese culture, media, and linguistic nuances.
• Valid U.S. passport and availability for quarterly travel with 30–60 days’ notice.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active in-scope TS/SCI clearance.
• Recent standardized language testing scores, ideally within the last two years.
• Familiarity or fluency in Taiwanese.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Foreign Affairs, International Politics, Military History, Chinese Studies, Interpretation, or related field.
• Experience in intelligence, military, or cryptographic communities.

Benefits

• Part-time schedule with engaging and mission-critical responsibilities.
• Opportunities for international travel and cross-cultural collaboration.
• Professional development and networking within intelligence and security-focused teams.
• Exposure to high-impact projects supporting strategic operations.
• Competitive compensation relative to expertise and experience.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.

🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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