Exercise Command Linguist

Booz Allen Hamilton_United States

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Osan Air Base, Seoul Until 9/26/2026 4+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted July 28, 2026 Last posted July 28, 2026
Job description
Exercise Command Linguist

The Opportunity:

As a defense mission professional, you ask questions others don’t. You understand the nuances of complex situations. You use your skills to think bigger and push further, solving complex problems. We’re looking for an expert like you to create solutions for missions that keep our nation safe.


As an Exercise Command Linguist, you’ll bring your defense security cooperation expertise to work on projects for the Space mission. You’ll be a trusted advisor to our clients, and we’ll look to you to identify, analyze, and evaluate complex systems, policies, and processes through your Korean language proficiency.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:  

  • 4+ years of experience with interpretation from Korean to English and from English to Korean

  • 2+ years of experience conducting interpretation for senior ranking military officials

  • 2+ years of experience conducting translation, from Korean to English and from English to Korean

  • Knowledge of U.S. National and U.S. Military space policies and strategies, and key space domain vocabulary

  • Knowledge of basic and advanced space-related vernacular

  • Ability to show a score of 4/4 on the Interagency Language Round Table (ILRT) in the Korean language

  • Ability to travel internationally up to 40% of the time

  • TS/SCI clearance

  • Bachelor’s degree

Nice If You Have:

  • 3+ years of experience with Intelligence

  • 3+ years of experience with strategy, policy, or planning

  • 3+ years of experience supporting large-scale exercises

  • 2+ years of experience supporting Space Force operations

  • Experience supporting Freedom Shield or Ulchi Freedom Shield series of exercises

  • Knowledge of space operations

Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

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 $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (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

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

  • 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.

About this role

Summary

Provide interpretation and translation for military space operations and exercises.

Job title

Exercise Command Linguist

Experience level

4+ years

Minimum experience

4+ years exp

Industry

defense

Location requirements

onsite at Osan Air Base, South Korea, with travel allowed

Salary

$87k–$198k

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

interpretation Korean-Englishtranslation Korean-Englishsecurity clearance TS/SCIbachelor’s degree

Preferred skills

space operationsmilitary interpretationstrategy and policylarge-scale exercises

Specializations

interpretationtranslationspace policiesspace domain vocabulary
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site