About this role
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
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
Subject line: Burmese OPI Interpreter Application – USCIS Contract
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