MOS 09L Interpreter/Translator

Civilian Equivalents The following civilian occupations are similar to MOS 09L. For more information about these occupations from the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook, click on the civilian equivalent below. Interpreters and Translators Business Operations Specialists Computer Operators Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan Training and Development Specialists

Credential Summary     Certification   Federal License   State License   Apprenticeship

National Certification

The following sections provide information on national certifications related to MOS 09L.

Common Certifications

There are no certifications directly related to MOS 09L. However, with additional study and experience soldiers in MOS 09L may be able to obtain certification in several occupational areas using their MOS training and experience as a foundation. For more information about the extent to which MOS 09L training and experience qualify you for these certifications, use the links below.

Center for Interviewer Standards Assessment, Ltd. (CISA)
	Certified Forensic Interviewer (CFI)
Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
	CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+)
OPSEC Professional Society (OPS)
	OPSEC Certified Professional (OCP)

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Advanced/Specialized and Other Certifications

Soldiers in MOS 09L may also be interested in the following certifications. These certifications may require additional education, training or experience. For information about the general requirements for these certifications from the certifying boards, use the links below.

American Translators Association

• ATA Accreditation (Translator)

Business Espionage Controls & Countermeasures Association

• Certified Confidentiality Officer  

Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)

• CompTIA A+ Certification      
• CompTIA Security+ Certification    

Institute of Certified Professional Managers (ICPM)

• Certified Manager (CM)  

International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, Inc.

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)      
• Systems Security Certified Professional (SSCP)    

National Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators

• Nationally Certified Judiciary Interpreter and Translator (NCJIT)

National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

• Early Adolescence Through Young Adulthood/Career and Technical Education

National Speakers Association

• Certified Speaking Professional

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State Licensure

A number of states require licensure for individuals practicing in this field in the civilian workforce. You can search for state licensure requirements on the
U.S. Department of Labor’s Licensed Occupations web site.

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Additional Information

Intelligence Work

There is a wide range of job opportunities available within the U.S. Intelligence Community for information technologists, scientists, engineers, and crypto-, signals and imagery analysts. Individuals leaving the military with training and experience in the intelligence area will find positions that closely align with their military training and experience. Agencies in the U.S. Intelligence Community include:

• Defense Intelligence Agency
• National Security Agency
• National Geospatial Intelligence Agency
• Department of State Bureau of Intelligence and Research
• Central Intelligence Agency
• Federal Bureau of Investigation

Click on the links above for details concerning current opportunities with these agencies. Due to the nature of these positions, U.S. citizenship and background checks are required. Other prerequisites may include age, medical or psychological examinations, and drug testing.

There are also a number of intelligence-related opportunities in the private sector. A portal to information on Intelligence and Defense Careers can be found at the Intelligence Career.com Web site.

Translator/Interpreter

There are numerous opportunities for translators/interpreters with government and international organizations, many of which are freelance. Of special note, the United States Postal Service (USPS) actively seeks individuals with foreign language competency for their Postal Inspector positions. The Postal Inspector Application Brochure contains information on foreign language competencies needed by the USPS along with more general information on how to qualify for the position.

Additional information on the Interpreter Career Field is located at the International Association of Conference Interpreters web site.

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