8 Senior Chinese Linguist jobs in Vienna

Overview SOSi is seeking Chinese linguists for work in Northern Virginia and travel. In this role you will integrate into a client team to provide a full range of language interpretation skills including supporting engagements with your translation, transcription, and interpretation skills. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to engage with client personnel to further mission. Travel is required. Essential Job Duties Read, write, and speak Chinese at a fluent or native level. Provide interpretation support in a variety of settings including formal meetings. Support could include simultaneous or consecutive interpretation while preserving the nuance of speaker. Gist, summarize, and translate Chinese printed, electronic, or audio/visual material into clear, understandable, and idiomatically correct English. Leverage knowledge of culture, media, and language of target area to provide customer insights from translated materials. Use a variety of computer programs including Microsoft Office products and SharePoint. Must be able to learn new tools and applications specific to the customer. Support 30 to 70 day trips, with travel accounting for about 50 percent of time Minimum Requirements The federal government requires all linguists on this contract to obtain and maintain a security clearance. This security clearance requires U.S. citizenship. Prior to beginning work, candidates must complete the process for a fully adjudicated TS/SCI (with poly) security clearance. SOSi will sponsor qualified candidates for clearance. Bachelor's Degree. Minimum of three years of experience in translation support. Candidates must possess native or near native competency in Chinese. Competency will be determined by standardized language exams which must be completed as part of the application process. Candidate must be familiar with the culture, media, and linguistic nuance of Chinese. Candidates must possess excellent English written and verbal communication skills. Competency will be determined by a standardized exam which must be completed as part of the application process. Experience in using SharePoint and Microsoft Office, ability to learn additional programs and applications as needed. For positions requiring travel, candidates will be required to maintain a passport and secure medical clearance. Preferred Qualifications Exiting / active, in-scope TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph. Master's degree in a related field. Experience in the US intelligence, military, cryptographic, or law enforcement communities. Work Environment Full-time onsite work. No possibility of remote work. Travel CONUS and OCONUS on a TDY basis is required. Candidates must be able to provide extended hours while on travel, up to 11 hours per day, and on non-traditional schedules, including nights and weekends. Working at SOSi All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.
SOSi is an equal employment opportunity employer and affirmative action employer. All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or protected veteran status. SOSi takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance diversity and inclusion of individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

**Description**
**Chinese Linguist**
**Make a Global Impact - Join the Mission at Leidos**
Are you ready to apply your linguistic expertise to meaningful work that directly supports national security? At **Leidos** , we bring together innovative minds, cutting-edge technology, and a commitment to excellence to solve the world's toughest challenges. Join a team where your contributions truly matter, and where you'll have the resources and support to thrive professionally and personally. **Leidos will sponsor and upgrade security clearances for eligible candidates.**
We are currently seeking a **highly skilled Chinese Linguist** to join our mission-driven team. This position requires a language professional capable of performing a wide range of complex linguistic tasks with precision and cultural insight.
**What You'll Do:**
You will provide professional-level linguistic support across **translation, interpretation, transcription** , **and** **Gisting** including but not limited to:
**Translation**
+ Accurately translate materials (both digital and hard copy) **from Chinese into English and vice versa.**
+ Capture subtle nuances, cultural references, and abstract concepts with contextual accuracy.
+ Capture geopolitical, regional, ethnic, and cultural references effectively.
+ Use **terminology and expression** consistent with subject matter norms in the target language.
**Interpretation**
+ Provide **consecutive interpretation** ; **simultaneous interpretation** may occasionally be required.
+ Maintain high fidelity and fluency, demonstrating understanding of regional dialects and cultural context.
**Transcription**
+ Listen to audio or review internet-based content and transcribe accurately and efficiently.
+ Produce high-quality English-language reports based on audio/visual materials.
+ Demonstrate nuanced understanding of dialectical variations.
**Gisting and Summarization**
+ Identify and summarize key facts and abstract concepts accurately.
+ Prioritize and extract critical information from large datasets.
+ Use reference materials effectively to support quality output.
**What You Bring:**
+ **No clearance required to apply** .
+ **Able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph** (must be fully adjudicated before work begins). Leidos will **sponsor candidates** after passing all the required language tests.
+ **Bachelor's degree with** **8 - 12** **years** of relevant experience OR **Master's degree with 6-10 years** of related experience. (Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.)
+ 3+ years of professional and recent **translation and interpretation experience**
+ **Translation and/or interpretation degree** is highly desired
+ **HLT** experience a plus
+ Must successfully complete a Leidos-administered language proficiency test or equivalent at the **Primary** **level or higher** .
+ Proficiency in **Microsoft Office Suite** and basic online research.
+ Strong **written and verbal communication** skills in both English and target languages.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Experience supporting contingency operations as a deployed linguist.
+ Familiarity with the U.S. Intelligence Community, military operations, or law enforcement environments.
+ Ability to effectively brief and communicate findings to various stakeholders.
+ Proficiency in multiple languages is a strong asset.
**Why Leidos?**
At Leidos, we're not just offering a job - we're offering a mission. As part of the **National Security Sector** , you'll contribute to a safer world by enabling critical intelligence efforts with AI, machine learning, and digital modernization, Mission Software Systems ( . From safeguarding ports and borders to anticipating geopolitical instability years in advance, our linguists play an integral role in shaping global security.
We value innovation, collaboration, and integrity - and we are looking for people who are driven to make a difference.
**Ready to Elevate Your Career?**
If you're a passionate linguist ready to support impactful work on a global scale, we encourage you to apply today. **Your greatest work is ahead.**
**At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that provide them with an opportunity to thrive, professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We're excited to learn more about you, apply today!**
**Original Posting:**
June 5, 2025
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
**Pay Range:**
Pay Range $89,700.00 - $162,150.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
REQNUMBER: R-00160428
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.

**Description**
**Senior Chinese Linguist**
Leidos is seeking highly qualified and experienced **Chinese Translators/Linguists** to support our National Security Programs. This role requires advanced linguistic capabilities and cultural knowledge to support a wide range of mission-critical activities. **Leidos will sponsor and upgrade security clearances for eligible candidates.**
**Primary Responsibilities:**
As a **Chinese** linguist, you will engage in the full range of language services - bringing expertise to translation, interpretation, transcription, summarization, and analysis" Or "Step into the role of a linguist where you'll apply your skills across the entire spectrum of language services -from translating and interpreting to transcribing, summarizing, and analyzing complex content. Key duties include but not limited to:
**Translation**
+ Accurately **translate written materials** in both electronic and hard-copy formats.
+ Convey not only factual content but also nuanced meaning and implied context.
+ Capture geopolitical, regional, ethnic, and cultural references effectively.
+ Use **terminology and expression** consistent with subject matter norms in the target language.
**Interpretation**
+ Provide accurate **consecutive interpretation** ; occasional **simultaneous interpretation** may be required.
+ Demonstrate understanding of one or more Korean regional dialects.
**Transcription**
+ Review **audio and internet-based** materials.
+ Transcribe with high levels of accuracy and fidelity to the original content.
+ Produce clear, **well-written English-language reports** .
**Gisting and Summarization**
+ Identify and summarize key facts and abstract concepts accurately.
+ Prioritize and extract critical information from large datasets.
+ Use reference materials effectively to support quality output.
**Technical Skills**
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office and internet research tools is required.
+ Experience with **HLT (Human Language Technology),** CAT (Computer-Assisted Translation) tools, Language Learning Model (LLM) is highly desired.
**Qualifications:**
+ **Language Required:** **CHINESE LANGUAGE** (fluent) and English (fluent)
+ **Education** : Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) with 8 - 12 years and/or equivalent formal military training. OR master's degree with 6-10 years of related experience. Translation and interpretation degree highly desired. (Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.)
+ **Experience:** Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional language-related experience in the field of translation, interpretation, and transcription.
**Security Clearance:**
+ **No clearance required to apply** .
+ **Able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.**
+ **Candidates must pass language proficiency testing.**
+ **TS/SCI clearance with polygraph** **is required to begin work** . Leidos will sponsor eligible candidates through this process.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Prior experience supporting contingency operations as a deployed linguist.
+ Familiarity with the U.S. Intelligence Community, military, cryptologic, or law enforcement domains.
+ Additional language proficiency is strongly preferred.
+ Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written formats in English and Target Language.
**Additional Information:**
+ **Travel:** Up to 10%
**Why Join Us?**
At Leidos, you'll join a team of dedicated professionals supporting a critical national mission. We invest in your growth through comprehensive training, career development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that provide them with an opportunity to thrive, professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We're excited to learn more about you, apply today!
**Ready to Elevate Your Career?**
If you're a passionate linguist ready to support impactful work on a global scale, we encourage you to apply today. **Your greatest work is ahead.**
**At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that provide them with an opportunity to thrive, professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We're excited to learn more about you, apply today!**
**Original Posting:**
June 6, 2025
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
**Pay Range:**
Pay Range $89,700.00 - $162,150.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
REQNUMBER: R-00160601
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.

Overview SOS International LLC (SOSi) is seeking a Senior Chinese Linguist - Instruction/Testing in Northern Virginia. In this role you will provide language instruction in a professional environment with responsibility for lesson planning, delivery, and assessment of learning. Strong inter-personal and communications skills are a must to supportively engage with adult students. Essential Job Duties Deliver instruction to students ranging on a starting level from 0 to 3 to raise their proficiency level on the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR). Execute the full cycle of lesson development/planning, instruction, and student assessment. Develop lesson plans for appropriate for beginners, intermediate, and advanced classes. Facilitate classes focused on real-world scenarios to develop student's skills in speaking, listening, and reading for both social and professional situations. Provide students with constructive feedback. Consult and collaborate with customers on organization needs to further student success. Assess students' learning and proficiency levels base in the ILR scale. Minimum Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Education, Language, or a related field. The federal government requires all linguists on this contract to obtain and maintain a security clearance. This security clearance requires U.S. citizenship. Prior to beginning work, candidates must complete the process for a fully adjudicated TS/SCI (with poly) security clearance. SOSi will sponsor qualified candidates for clearance. Minimum of five years of experience in the foreign language instruction, assessing student proficiency, developing instructional curricula, and integrating current technology and cultural understanding. Possess excellent English written and verbal communication skills. Competency will be determined by a standardized exam which must be completed as part of the application process. Possess native or near native competency in Chinese (Mandarin). Competency will be determined by standardized language exams which must be completed as part of the application process. Experience in using SharePoint and Microsoft Office. Preferred Qualifications Active in-scope TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph. Master's degree in Education, Language, or a related field. Overseas experience related to or utilizing Chinese (Mandarin) language. Versed in multiple teaching methods to support students' varied learning abilities and styles. Subject matter expertise in International Relations, Counter-terrorism, Economics, Legal/Law, Military, Narcotics, Science & Technology, Literature, and Cross-cultural studies are highly desirable. Work Environment Office environment. Full-time onsite work. No remote work possible. Working at SOSi All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.
SOSi is an equal employment opportunity employer and affirmative action employer. All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or protected veteran status. SOSi takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance diversity and inclusion of individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

As an Assessment Specialist within the Asset Creation team, you will work as both a content and assessment expert to develop K-12 assessments for our state and district clients. Our team develops standards-based assessments for students across the United States. We collaborate with education departments, committees of educators, and business partners to develop assessments of learning that are accessible to all students. We are looking for flexible and creative content experts to join our team.
**Responsibilities:**
● Develop and review content-specific test items, including multiple choice, technology enhanced, extended response, cluster sets, performance-based tasks, and simulations across multiple grade levels for large-scale assessments
● Help develop item, passage, and test specifications, item development plans, test blueprints, and other ancillary documents
● Help select, assign, manage, and train item/passage writers and educators to develop items based on standards, cognitive complexity, and item development best practices
● Facilitate and support customer meetings and provide content assessment expertise
● Facilitate activities related to test construction and review of composed test forms
● Consult with the customer as required, including participation in planning, status, review meetings, etc.
● Work closely with test development managers, other content developers, psychometricians, and other Pearson groups
● Perform other duties as assigned
● Some travel required
**Qualifications:**
● Bachelor's degree in education, content-specific area, or equivalent experience required
● Five years' experience as an elementary or secondary teacher in the field of content-specific area preferred
● Professional knowledge of content-specific area and educational trends required
● Some experience in large-scale educational measurement preferred
● General knowledge of all phases of the development, processing, scoring, and reporting of large-scale assessments preferred
● Outstanding oral and written communication skills
● Ability to creatively and flexibly address challenges with a variety of audiences
● Excellent planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills and the ability to work on multiple activities and adapt to unexpected events
● Skill in basic software tools and technology and the confidence necessary to work with unfamiliar programs
**Compensation at Pearson** is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by the California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York State, New York City, Vermont, Washington State, and Washington DC laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:
The minimum full-time salary range is between $65,000 - $75,000.
This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here.
**_Applications will be accepted through Friday, Sept 5, 2025. This window may be extended depending on business needs._**
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**Who we are:**
At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.
Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing
**Job:** Learning Subject Matter Experts
**Job Family:** LEARNING_&_CONTENT_DEVELOPMENT
**Organization:** Assessment & Qualifications
**Schedule:** FULL_TIME
**Workplace Type:** Remote
**Req ID:** 20878
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As an Assessment Specialist within the Asset Creation team, you will work as both a content and assessment expert to develop K-12 assessments for our state and district clients. Our team develops standards-based assessments for students across the United States. We collaborate with education departments, committees of educators, and business partners to develop assessments of learning that are accessible to all students. We are looking for flexible and creative content experts to join our team.
**Responsibilities:**
● Develop and review content-specific test items, including multiple choice, technology enhanced, extended response, cluster sets, performance-based tasks, and simulations across multiple grade levels for large-scale assessments
● Help develop item, passage, and test specifications, item development plans, test blueprints, and other ancillary documents
● Help select, assign, manage, and train item/passage writers and educators to develop items based on standards, cognitive complexity, and item development best practices
● Facilitate and support customer meetings and provide content assessment expertise
● Facilitate activities related to test construction and review of composed test forms
● Consult with the customer as required, including participation in planning, status, review meetings, etc.
● Work closely with test development managers, other content developers, psychometricians, and other Pearson groups
● Perform other duties as assigned
● Some travel required
**Qualifications:**
● Bachelor's degree in education, content-specific area, or equivalent experience required
● Five years' experience as an elementary or secondary teacher in the field of content-specific area preferred
● Professional knowledge of content-specific area and educational trends required
● Some experience in large-scale educational measurement preferred
● General knowledge of all phases of the development, processing, scoring, and reporting of large-scale assessments preferred
● Outstanding oral and written communication skills
● Ability to creatively and flexibly address challenges with a variety of audiences
● Excellent planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills and the ability to work on multiple activities and adapt to unexpected events
● Skill in basic software tools and technology and the confidence necessary to work with unfamiliar programs
**Compensation at Pearson** is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by the California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York State, New York City, Vermont, Washington State, and Washington DC laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:
The minimum full-time salary range is between $65,000 - $75,000.
This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here.
**_Applications will be accepted through Friday, Sept 5, 2025. This window may be extended depending on business needs._**
#LI-CH2
**Who we are:**
At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.
Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing
**Job:** Learning Subject Matter Experts
**Job Family:** LEARNING_&_CONTENT_DEVELOPMENT
**Organization:** Assessment & Qualifications
**Schedule:** FULL_TIME
**Workplace Type:** Remote
**Req ID:** 20879
#location

As an Assessment Specialist within the Asset Creation team, you will work as both a content and assessment expert to develop K-12 assessments for our state and district clients. Our team develops standards-based assessments for students across the United States. We collaborate with education departments, committees of educators, and business partners to develop assessments of learning that are accessible to all students. We are looking for flexible and creative content experts to join our team.
**Responsibilities:**
● Develop and review content-specific test items, including multiple choice, technology enhanced, extended response, cluster sets, performance-based tasks, and simulations across multiple grade levels for large-scale assessments
● Help develop item, passage, and test specifications, item development plans, test blueprints, and other ancillary documents
● Help select, assign, manage, and train item/passage writers and educators to develop items based on standards, cognitive complexity, and item development best practices
● Facilitate and support customer meetings and provide content assessment expertise
● Facilitate activities related to test construction and review of composed test forms
● Consult with the customer as required, including participation in planning, status, review meetings, etc.
● Work closely with test development managers, other content developers, psychometricians, and other Pearson groups
● Perform other duties as assigned
● Some travel required
**Qualifications:**
● Bachelor's degree in education, content-specific area, or equivalent experience required
● Five years' experience as an elementary or secondary teacher in the field of content-specific area preferred
● Professional knowledge of content-specific area and educational trends required
● Some experience in large-scale educational measurement preferred
● General knowledge of all phases of the development, processing, scoring, and reporting of large-scale assessments preferred
● Outstanding oral and written communication skills
● Ability to creatively and flexibly address challenges with a variety of audiences
● Excellent planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills and the ability to work on multiple activities and adapt to unexpected events
● Skill in basic software tools and technology and the confidence necessary to work with unfamiliar programs
**Compensation at Pearson** is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by the California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York State, New York City, Vermont, Washington State, and Washington DC laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:
The minimum full-time salary range is between $65,000 - $75,000.
This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here.
**_Applications will be accepted through Friday, Sept 5, 2025. This window may be extended depending on business needs._**
#LI-CH2
**Who we are:**
At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.
Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing
**Job:** Learning Subject Matter Experts
**Job Family:** LEARNING_&_CONTENT_DEVELOPMENT
**Organization:** Assessment & Qualifications
**Schedule:** FULL_TIME
**Workplace Type:** Remote
**Req ID:** 20846
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