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U.S. Army

Army Language / Translator Program

Fort Worth, TX

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As of Jun 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for tamil 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.

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To thrive as a Tamil Translator, you need advanced proficiency in both Tamil and the source language, a deep understanding of grammar and cultural nuances, and ideally a degree or certification in translation or linguistics. Familiarity with computer-assisted translation (CAT) tools, terminology databases, and sometimes localization software is typically required. Strong attention to detail, cultural sensitivity, and excellent time management skills help set outstanding translators apart. These abilities ensure precise and contextually accurate translations while meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality standards.

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A Tamil Translator converts written or spoken content from Tamil to another language and vice versa while ensuring accuracy and cultural relevance. They may work in various industries such as media, legal, medical, or business fields. Their role includes translating documents, interpreting conversations, and sometimes localizing content for specific audiences. Proficiency in both Tamil and the target language, along with strong linguistic and cultural knowledge, is essential.

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Infographic showing various Tamil Translator job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 25% Full Time, 30% Part Time, 5% Temporary, and 40% Contract. Highlights an 80% In-person, and 20% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,200 per year, or $27.5 per hour.
Linguist (Albanian, Bengali, Finnish, Greek, Hindi, Turkish, and more.)

Linguist (Albanian, Bengali, Finnish, Greek, Hindi, Turkish, and more.)

Core One

Mclean, VA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

Core One is currently seeking a Linguist that has experience in one of the following languages: (Albanian, Amharic, Armenian (Eastern and Western), Azerbaijani, Baluchi, Bengali, Bosnian (Croatian, Serbian), Bulgarian (Macedonian), Burmese, Cambodian (Khmer), Cebuano, Chechen, Croatian (Bosnian, Serbian), Czech (Slovak), Dari, Estonian, Ewe, Finnish, Georgian, German, Greek, Gujarati, Hausa, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Igbo (Ibo), Indonesian, Javanese, Kazakh, Kirghiz, Kissi, Kurdish, Lao, Lithuanian, Macedonian (Bulgarian), Malay, Malayalam, Marathi, Mongolian, Nepali, Panjabi (Punjabi), Pashto, Polish, Serbian (Bosnian, Croatian), Sindhi, Slovak (Czech), Slovenian, Somali, Tagalog, Tajik, Tamil, Tausug, Telugu, Thai, Tibetian, Tigrinya, Turkish, Turkmen, Uygur, Ukrainian, Urdu, Uzbek, Vietnamese, Yoruba, Zulu) to support our Intelligence Community customer.
**THIS POSITION REQUIRES A CURRENT TS/SCI WITH POLYGRAPH CLEARANCE**
Responsibilities:
  • Depending upon Linguist level, and language test scores, you will be responsible for performing different ranges of activities in processing material for translation and interpretation.
  • Depending upon Linguist level, you may be asked to provide interim or short term support to the Sponsor.
  • Using translation methodology to translate a wide variety of complex texts that often contain difficult and abstract writing.

Requirements:
Journeyman Linguist:
  • Performs a limited range of activities in processing material (level 2-2+ for translation, interpretation, speaking/listening, on the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) scale).
  • Journeyman shall not complete finished translations or transcriptions. Journeyman may provide interim, or short term, support to the sponsor.
  • Active TS/SCI with Poly clearance.

Primary Linguist:
  • Performs full range of activities in processing material or participating in situations requiring a general professional capability (level 3-3+ for translation or interpretation on the ILR scale).
  • Must be able to translate texts that contain not only facts but also abstract language, and must evidence a fundamental ability to capture their intended implications and many nuances.
  • Active TS/SCI with Poly clearance.

Senior Linguist:
  • Performs full range of activities in processing material or participating in situations requiring an advanced professional capability (level 4-4+ for translation or interpretation on ILR scale).
  • Must be able to successfully apply a translation methodology to translate a wide variety of complex texts that contain difficult, abstract, idiomatic, highly technical, and colloquial writing.
  • Active TS/SCI with Poly clearance.

Expert Linguist:
  • Performs full range of activities in processing material or participating in situations requiring a superior professional capability (level 5 for translation or interpretation on the ILR scale).
  • Must be able to successfully translate virtually all texts, including those where lack of linguistic and cultural parallelism between the source language and the target language requires precise congruity judgments and the ability to apply a translation methodology.
  • Active TS/CI with Poly clearance.

About Core One
Our mission is to be at the forefront of devising analytical, operational and technical solutions to our Nation's most complex national security challenges. In order to achieve our mission, Core One values people first and is comprised of outstanding professionals from the national security community. Because Core One is committed to seeking top talent, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. In addition, Core One is a team-oriented, dynamic and growing company that values exceptional performance.
Core One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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Industry

Guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Sterling, VA, US

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