Japanese Cultural Analyst & Linguist

The Opportunity:

Provide linguist services in translation and interpretation in support of joint and bilateral maritime objectives of the U.S. and Japan. Conduct Japanese and American cultural analysis and 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, and key leader’s 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, activities, and engagements. Attend events that will occur in austere environments, on ships, and in aircraft, which includes occasional evening and weekend work. Review, analyze, and translate letters, invitations, certificates, plot plans, procedures, briefs, military planning documents, and a variety of other related documents as directed by the client. This position is located in Okinawa, Japan.

You Have:

• 2+ years of experience with military operations and coordination with adjacent components and higher headquarters commands

• 2+ years of experience with translation and interpretation support

• Experience with Microsoft Office

• Knowledge of military organization and culture of joint U.S. Forces and partner allies in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Area of Operations

• Knowledge of Japanese culture, Japanese military organization and culture, the U.S.-Japan Alliance, and how U.S. Forces interact or integrate with the Japan Self-Defense Forces

• Ability to advise leadership on cultural matters to achieve military objectives

• Ability to speak, read, and write in the Japanese and English languages to communicate complex topics to senior military and civilian leaders and their respective staffs

• Secret clearance

• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with translation and interpretation support for the military

• Knowledge of military terms for all branches of service and military organization and culture of the U.S. military, Japanese Self-Defense Force, and Joint Forces in the Indo-Pacific region in English and Japanese

• Bachelor's degree in Japanese Language or Culture

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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• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the 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.