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Japanese Interpreter

$21/hr

Japanese Interpreter Location: Work at Home position in United States Position: Video-Phone ... This position does not involve written translation however translators and other skilled linguists ...

Cayuse Holdings

Translators - Various Languages

$60 - $85/hr

Translation will consist of but not limited to Education, legal, Medical, Environmental, and Social Services, etc. Languages we are looking for: German, Haitian Creole, Japanese, Khmer, Kinyarwanda ...

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Panasonic

Translator I

De Soto, KS · On-site

$42K - $55K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Japanese, Linguistics, Translation, or a related field * Technical coursework or exposure to manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environments Essential Qualifications:

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Japanese Interpreter / Translator, TUTOR Language Services

Yorktown Systems Group, Inc.

Huntsville, AL • On-site

$23 - $30.25/hr

Temporary

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION Yorktown Systems Group, Inc., and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, are a committed team of dedicated former military and civilian professionals who believe in providing ethical and quality services to Government customers. Our leadership team is composed primarily of Veterans who are now serving in a corporate environment rather than in uniform. Our customer's missions become our own and we are committed to working as a team to achieve success. Because of the depth and experiences of our corporate leadership, we can assure all our customers that "we will do what we say we can do" and will focus on our customer's missions rather than corporate goals. Our business model is based on a personal commitment from our leaders to maintain contact with our customers to continually and consistently gauge our performance. Yorktown Systems Group was founded on the idea that providing quality and ethical services with a laser focus on our customer's goals is an effective long-term business model. Our mission, therefore, is to help our customers meet their requirements and goals. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. This provision shall not apply to instances in which an employee who has access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of such employee's essential job functions discloses the compensation of such other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to such information, unless such disclosure is in response to a formal complaint or charge, in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or is consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. The Unconventional, LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Yorktown Systems Group, Inc.
Job Title
Japanese Interpreter / Translator, TUTOR Language Services
Location
Huntsville, AL - Huntsville, AL 35898 US (Primary)
Job Description
Summary:
The Unconventional requires Japanese language support in Huntsville, AL in support of a technical engagement involving aviation subject matter (possible references to the AH-64 Apache platform). The interpreter will facilitate verbal and limited written communication between U.S. and Japanese participants. Preference will be given to candidates with prior military experience or familiarity with aviation terminology.
Specific duties may include, but are not limited to:
  • Japanese interpreter will be fluent in both English and Japanese capable of performing consecutive and simultaneous interpretation.
  • The assignment will involve consecutive interpretation during meetings, technical discussions, and site visits. Limited simultaneous interpretation may be required during presentations.
  • Interpreting services are defined as the verbal rendering of speech from one language to another. The interpreter must:
    • Provide accurate and culturally appropriate interpretation without omission or alteration.
    • Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
    • Ensure that all communication remains within UNCLASSIFIED parameters.
    • Be capable of working with subject matter related to military aviation and defense technology.
  • The interpreter shall be present on-site at the designated facility for the full assignment period.

Administrative Details:
  • Dress Code: Business professional or as directed by site POC.
  • Equipment: Interpreter shall provide any personal interpretation aids or headsets required.
  • Environment: Contractor facility near Redstone Arsenal (non-government site).
  • Duration of event is anticipated to be one full 8-hour day, 24 OCT 2025, with two travel days (23 & 25 OCT 2025). Travel to and from Huntsville, AL will be paid and covered by the company.

Job Requirements
Required Qualifications:
  • Native or near-native fluency in Japanese and English.
  • Demonstrated experience in military, aviation, or defense-related interpretation preferred.
  • Prior work supporting U.S. Government or defense clients highly desirable.
  • Ability to perform both consecutive and simultaneous interpretation.
  • Professional demeanor, punctuality, and strict adherence to ethical and confidentiality standards.

Clearance: Able to pass a background check.
Location: Huntsville, AL.
Travel: Travel is required.
Security Clearance
Travel
Some travel may be required
Job Type
Temporary
Exemption Type
Non-Exempt
Category
Contractors
EEO STATEMENT Yorktown Systems Group, Inc., and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, are an Equal Opportunity Employer. No employee or applicant for employment is denied equal opportunity because of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, any other non-merit-based factor, or other characteristics protected by law. As part of the company's equal employment opportunity policy, Yorktown Systems Group, Inc., and its subsidiaries, will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities. The Unconventional, LLC. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Yorktown Systems Group, Inc.

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