Cayuse Technologies, LLC is a Small Business Administration (SBA) Tribal 8(a) certified technology and government solutions provider. Founded in 2006, our past performance spans both private and public sectors, providing innovative solutions and delivery excellence across a range of information technology, and government client missions, focused on minimizing risk through the delivery of quality outcomes.

Primary Focus

The Office of Language Services (LS) Project Manager (Mid-level) is tasked to directly support the daily operations of A/OPR/LS in accordance with industry best practices for interpretation and translation project management, Federal and Department of State Acquisition Regulations, Federal Travel Regulations, and Department policies. All duties and responsibilities performed in accordance with the Core Values of Cayuse.

• Enter client request and language service provider assignment data into A/OPR/LS automated program management system job to generate cost estimates, client billing statements, requests for obligations, and task orders to language service providers.
• Schedule interpreting or translating exams for prospective language service providers at direction of A/OPR/LS management. Assist in coordination between Testing Coordinators and exam proctors and evaluators.
• Operate audio-visual equipment and systems in interpretation lab.
• Issue portable simultaneous interpretation equipment as needed. Track and record use and return of equipment in automated program management system.
• Meet and escort trainees and examinees.
• Contact potential language service providers from pool of pre-qualified candidates to determine availability.
• Communicate assignment information between language service provider, A/OPR/LS management, and client.
• Coordinate travel arrangements between A/OPR/LS project managers, client, language service provider, and logistical support vendors.
• Collect assignment feedback from language service provider and client. Direct performance and assignment feedback to appropriate A/OPR/LS managers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in international relations, foreign language, or related field desirable
• Foreign language experience (interpretation or translation services), or related field desirable
• Professional interpreting or T&I project management experience desirable
• Secret Clearance Required
• Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.

Minimum Skills:

• Self-starter with the ability to learn new tasks and skills
• Strong organization and communications skills
• Ability to multitask and have practical time management skills
• Team Player
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint

Reports to: Program Manager

Working Conditions

• Professional office environment.
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties for extended periods of time. Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.
• Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.
• Polished office protocols, high-tempo communication streams and working conditions.
• Must be able to work varying work schedules and/or extended hours to meet business needs and project deadlines.
• Must be able to attend and conduct virtual meetings as needed.
• May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement: Cayuse embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Cayuse, and all of its subsidiaries, are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and are an affirmative action employer.