Operations Support Analyst and Japanese Linguist
The Opportunity:
Provide Japanese and American cultural analysis and Japanese-English interpretation and translation services. Provide administrative support, including bilateral coordination such as scheduling, travel, access, security verification, and other logistical support requests. Organize and conduct preparatory sessions, including collection of related biographies, drafting information papers and talking points, and assembling necessary background information. Provide guidance and advice to optimize bilateral understanding and communications in English and Japanese. Facilitate U.S.-Japanese bilateral military efforts at the tactical and operational levels of military operations, including social events, community engagements events, key leaders' engagements in a variety of civil and military environments and settings such as media or press engagements, table-top discussion and wargames, military planning, and execution of exercises and operations. Attend joint, bilateral, or multinational planning conferences, working groups, and site surveys to provide linguist support to client attendees on the conduct of maritime operations. Attend events in austere environments, on ships, and in aircraft, including occasional evening and weekend work. Review, analyze, and translate letters, invitations, certificates, procedures, briefs, military planning documents, and a variety of other related documents as directed by the client. This position is located in Fussa, Japan.
You Have:
2+ years of experience with military operations and coordination with adjacent components and higher headquarters commands
2+ years of experience in military translation and interpretation support
Experience with Microsoft Office suite
Knowledge of multiple Department of Defense networks for information gathering, including Non-classified Internet Protocol Router, Secret Internet Protocol Router, and CENTRIX
Knowledge of military organization and culture of joint U.S. Forces and partner allies in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Area of Operations, including Japan
Knowledge of the U.S.-Japan Alliance and how U.S. Forces interact and integrate with the Japan Self-Defense Forces
Ability to speak and write in the English and Japanese languages to senior military and civilian leaders and their respective staffs, including advising leadership on cultural matters to achieve military objectives
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
Secret clearance
HS diploma or GED
Nice If You Have:
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 $61,900.00 to $141,000.00 (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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- If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific 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.
