Burmese Over the Phone Interpreter

About Us

Global Impact Group LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and ISO 9001 / ISO 17100 certified provider of interpretation and translation services. We provide secure, high-quality language solutions in more than 80 spoken and signed languages for USCIS and other federal agencies. We are seeking Burmese Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Burmese (Myanmar language) is a priority Southeast Asian language often required for asylum, refugee, and immigration cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time Burmese ↔ English telephonic interpretation for USCIS officers, applicants, and stakeholders.
• Interpret with accuracy, impartiality, and confidentiality in immigration, asylum, and legal contexts.
• Comply with USCIS/DHS interpreter ethics and professional standards.
• Handle both scheduled assignments and urgent/surge requests.
• Participate in training, compliance refreshers, and quality assurance audits.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in Burmese and English.
• 2+ years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, refugee/asylum, medical, or government preferred).
• Strong understanding of interpreter ethics, confidentiality, and cultural awareness.
• Excellent telephone communication skills; ability to remain accurate under pressure.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident eligible for Tier 3/Tier 5 federal clearance.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay: $25–32/hour.
• Remote work using secure USCIS-approved platforms.
• Paid training and continuing professional development.
• Steady assignments under a federal contract.
• Growth opportunities in quality assurance or linguist leadership.

How to Apply

Submit: Resume / CV highlighting Burmese interpreting experience. Certifications (community, medical, court, or ATA interpreting credentials preferred). Availability for full-time or contractor assignments. Apply at: careers@globallanguagesystem.com Subject line: Burmese OPI Interpreter Application – USCIS Contract

This is a remote position.