Spanish Language Content Strategist (Contractor)

About Nava

Nava is a consultancy and public benefit corporation working to make government services simple and effective. Since 2015, federal, state, and local agencies have trusted Nava to help solve highly scrutinized technology modernization challenges.

As a client services company, we guide agencies constrained by legacy systems to a future with sharp user experiences built on secure, reliable, fault-tolerant cloud infrastructure. We bill for our time, offering our expertise and problem-solving approach to help our government partners enhance their digital products and services.

People are at the heart of our work, from members of the public who rely on benefit programs to government agency staff. Through human-centered design and modern engineering best practices, we help our government partners better understand user needs and deliver on their missions more effectively. This focus gives everyone at Nava the opportunity to do work that is meaningful, impactful, and deeply connected to public good.

Position Overview

We are looking for a Spanish Language Content Strategist to translate web pages, blog posts, and marketing materials from English to Spanish. The ideal candidate is fluent in both languages, has a strong grasp of grammar and tone, and can ensure content reads naturally and professionally to Spanish-speaking audiences.

Important: As part of the interview process, qualified candidates may be asked to complete a short translation sample to assess fluency and tone accuracy. This is for evaluation purposes only.

Responsibilities

• Review of Spanish translations for voice and accuracy
• Maintenance of a glossary of key terms
• Translate English-language web content into Spanish
• Maintain consistency in voice, tone, and branding
• Ensure translated content aligns with SEO best practices
• Proofread and self-edit for grammar, accuracy, and clarity
• Collaborate with content, SEO, and development teams to finalize pages
• Translate written materials from English to Spanish and/or Spanish to English accurately and efficiently
• Review and proofread translations for grammar, accuracy, and cultural relevance
• Maintain original meaning, tone, and intent across a variety of content types (e.g., legal, medical, educational, technical, or marketing)
• Use translation software tools (e.g., SDL Trados, MemoQ, Smartcat) when needed
• Meet deadlines while managing multiple translation projects
• Collaborate with writers, editors, or localization teams as needed
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately
• Compare translated English business documents with the original Spanish versions to identify and correct translation and formatting errors, ensuring accuracy and certification of document translations
• Translate various business documents
• Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in all translations and interpretations
• Identify and research industry-specific terminology for use in business translations
• Collaborate with internal teams to understand specific translation requirements
• Collaborate with internal editorial teams, designers, project managers, and clients to translate and edit content on various topics
• Manage workflow and balance different types of tasks effectively
• Provide editorial review on a wide variety of Spanish language materials, including web and social media content
• Use a web content management system to manage the translation and review process
• Translate and review translations manually in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and/or PDFs, using tracked changes and annotation tools

Employment Type

• Contractor
• This role is particularly suited for freelancers or contractors with flexible schedules, as it is categorized as on-call, meaning work availability will be intermittent based on demand.
• The position involves collaboration with internal teams and clients to ensure high-quality translations that adhere to established guidelines and standards.