Japanese Linguist

Japanese Linguist

The Opportunity: 
As an expert in defense missions, your unique background inspires you to think bigger, push further, and ask questions others don’t. We need your extensive industry knowledge and advisory skills to solve some of our clients’ most complex problems and find solutions that keep our nation safe. 

As an Interpreter, you’ll bring your language and interpretation expertise to work alongside thought leaders in exercise support on projects with U.S. and Japanese Forces. You’ll use your skills and expertise to establish cohesion both within the U.S. command as well as between the U.S. and our host nation. Work with us to increase our ability to work and fight alongside our allies by providing language translation and cultural awareness.

You served your country, now continue your mission with us. Further your career while creating mission-forward solutions that matter. 

Join us. The world can’t wait.

​You Have:  

• Experience translating documents such as training materials and reports from Japanese to English and vice versa at the JLPT N1 or DLPT 4/4/4 level
• Experience providing consecutive interpretation and translation services during complex events such as Concept Development Conferences (CDC) and Initial, Mid, and Final Planning Conferences
• Experience developing and reviewing bilingual operational documents to ensure clarity and accuracy, including standard operating procedures, manuals, and materials necessary for joint operations and exercises
• Ability to provide real-time translation support during crisis or emergency situations, facilitating prompt and effective communication between USFJ and Japanese counterparts
• Ability to provide real-time consecutive translation support during crisis or emergency situations, facilitating prompt and effective communication between USFJ and Japanese counterparts
• Ability to facilitate verbal and written communication between U.S. Forces personnel and Japanese counterparts during official functions such as training exercises, exercise and operation planning sessions, and meetings
• Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:  

• Experience providing language support for visiting delegations, official functions, and during visits by senior officials and dignitaries
• Ability to collaborate effectively with personnel to ensure the accuracy and cultural appropriateness of translated content
• TS/SCI clearance

Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required. 

Compensation

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Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

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Work Model
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• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.