Spanish Intelligence Linguist

About the Role

Global Dimensions is seeking highly qualified Spanish Intelligence Linguist to support real-world intelligence operations in San Antonio, Texas. The Spanish Intelligence Linguist provides advanced foreign language support through interpretation, translation, transcription, and analysis of intelligence-related materials. This role supports operational missions by enabling accurate exploitation of Spanish-language information and delivering timely, mission-focused language products to intelligence professionals and decision-makers. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional Spanish and English language proficiency, an active TS/SCI security clearance, and experience supporting intelligence operations within the Department of Defense or Intelligence Community.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide accurate and timely Spanish-to-English and English-to-Spanish interpretation, translation, and transcription services in support of intelligence operations.
• Support Counterintelligence (CI), Human Intelligence (HUMINT), Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) missions.
• Translate and interpret a wide range of legal, technical, military, political, scientific, and official government materials.
• Provide simultaneous interpretation during real-time operational activities, meetings, and conferences, including the use of interpretation equipment when required.
• Provide consecutive interpretation during interviews, briefings, meetings, and operational engagements.
• Prepare written summaries and extract actionable intelligence from foreign language source materials.
• Review translations for accuracy, completeness, terminology, grammar, and consistency.
• Conduct bilingual text comparisons and quality assurance reviews of translated products.
• Support meetings, conferences, briefings, and other mission-related activities.
• Produce timely, accurate, and mission-focused language products that support operational planning and decision-making.
• Safeguard classified information and ensure compliance with all applicable security procedures.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility/access (TS/SCI) required.
• Dual citizenship is not permitted.
• Demonstrated experience supporting intelligence operations in one or more of the following disciplines: Counterintelligence (CI), Human Intelligence (HUMINT), Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT).
• Experience supporting one or more of the following exploitation disciplines: Media Exploitation (MEDEX), Cellular Exploitation (CELLEX), Document and Media Exploitation (DOMEX).
• Candidates must possess the following minimum proficiency levels on the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) scale: Spanish: 3+/3+, English: 3+/3+.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in both Spanish and English.
• Demonstrated proficiency in simultaneous and consecutive interpretation.
• Ability to accurately translate technical, legal, military, political, scientific, and operational materials.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify, evaluate, and communicate intelligence information from foreign language sources.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary intelligence teams.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality language products.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and perform effectively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.