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Senior Arabic Translator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

$85K - $165K/yr

Senior Cryptologic Linguist : $125,000 - $165,000 * Cryptologic Linguist $105,000 - $140,000 ... text translation from Arabic into idiomatic, standard American English; skill level shall be ...

$85K - $165K/yr

Senior Cryptologic Linguist : $125,000 - $165,000 * Cryptologic Linguist $105,000 - $140,000 ... text translation from Arabic into idiomatic, standard American English; skill level shall be ...

$125K - $165K/yr

Senior Cryptologic Linguist : $125,000 - $165,000 * Cryptologic Linguist $105,000 - $140,000 ... text translation from Arabic into idiomatic, standard American English; skill level shall be ...

Regional Media Analyst - Arabic

Tampa, FL · On-site

$1.2K - $1.6K/wk

... senior leaders and subordinate commands. * Provide continuous analysis and updates on media ... Provide cultural and language expertise to personnel, including written and oral translation and ...

Regional Media Analyst - Arabic

Tampa, FL · On-site

$1.2K - $1.6K/wk

... senior leaders and subordinate commands. * Provide continuous analysis and updates on media ... Provide cultural and language expertise to personnel, including written and oral translation and ...

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How much do senior arabic translator jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior arabic translator in the United States is $57,200.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,000.00 and $57,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Senior Arabic Translator job?

A Senior Arabic Translator is a professional responsible for translating complex documents, audio, or text from Arabic to another language and vice versa. They ensure accuracy, cultural relevance, and industry-specific terminology while maintaining the original meaning. Additionally, they may review and edit translations done by junior translators, collaborate with clients to understand requirements, and use translation tools for efficiency. This role often requires fluency in Arabic and the target language, extensive experience, and expertise in a specific industry such as legal, medical, or technical fields.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Senior Arabic Translator?

As a Senior Arabic Translator, your daily tasks often include translating complex documents, reviewing and editing translations done by junior team members, and ensuring consistent terminology across projects. You may also be responsible for conducting quality assurance, collaborating with project managers, and communicating with clients to clarify requirements or resolve ambiguities. Additionally, seniors often mentor junior translators and contribute to refining translation workflows. This mix of tasks provides a dynamic work environment while supporting both team quality and your own professional development.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Senior Arabic Translator position, and why are they important?

A Senior Arabic Translator should possess advanced proficiency in both Arabic and English, exceptional attention to linguistic and cultural nuances, and typically hold a degree in translation, linguistics, or a related field. Familiarity with CAT tools, translation memory systems, and relevant certifications (such as ATA) is highly valued. Strong interpersonal skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage tight deadlines set outstanding candidates apart. These capabilities ensure accurate, culturally-appropriate translations that meet client requirements in high-stakes settings.

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Job description

Requisition Number: 26663 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $85,000.00 - $165,000.00 

Security Clearance: TS/SCI with Poly  

Level of Experience: Mid 

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.

HII works within our nation's intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.
 

Meet HII's Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense - the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that's right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072

Job Description

The Warfare Systems group at HII-Mission Technologies delivers cuttingedge cyber, electronic warfare, and space capabilities to meet today's rapidly evolving, multidomain security challenges. We are a diverse, missionfocused organization committed to providing meaningful, challenging work for driven professionals. Our culture prioritizes continuous learning, career mobility, and active engagement within our communities.

We are seeking a skilled Chinese Mandarin Cryptologic Language Analyst to join our Cyber & Intelligence team and contribute to critical national security missions in the Fort Meade area.

What you will do

The candidate shall demonstrate the following cryptologic language processing skills:

  • Scanning, sorting/categorizing foreign language written and verbal materials to recover essential elements of information
  • Completing lists, translations, and transcriptions, of complex and sophisticated written and/or spoken materials from required language to English, and English to the required language
  • Performing quality control on language processing activities
  • Compiling and updating operational work aids and databases
  • Drafting intelligence reports

This posting is to collect applications for current and future openings for HII Mission Technologies. Candidates will be screened as opportunities come available and selected candidates will be contacted about an opportunity. 

We are hiring across multiple levels with a range of professional experience.  Salary ranges below: 

  • Senior Cryptologic Linguist :  $125,000 - $165,000
  • Cryptologic Linguist $105,000 - $140,000
  • Cryptologic Linguist, Associate:  $75,000 - 115,000

*CI

What we are looking for
  • 2 years of relevant experience with Bachelor's in related field; 0 years of experience with Master's in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years of relevant experience
  • Performance at Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) skill level 3 in audio translation and text translation from Arabic into idiomatic, standard American English; skill level shall be documented within 2 years prior to resume submission
  • Full-time experience in Cryptologic Operations performing language processing in the required language(s)
  • Clearance:  Must possess and maintain a TS/SCI with Poly
Bonus Points for...
  • Translating and/or transcribing, and gisting shall be the primary duty for at least 2 of the 4 years of experience
  • Reporting shall be the primary duty for no more than 1 year of the required 4 years
  • 2 years of end product reporting experience
  • 3 years performing Computer Network Operations

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance? 
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.