French-speaking Translator

Ref 2583745 | Date: 8 Oct 2026 Federal Administration French-speaking Translator Bern, Switzerland (and home office) | 80-80% What you can contribute * Translate a wide spectrum of complex texts into French, generally written in German and occasionally in English: scientific and legal documents, websites, press releases, campaigns, correspondence, software localization, etc. * Review texts translated internally and externally and guarantee quality, perform proofs, work in co-editing * Undertake terminological work (e.g. in STAR TermStar) * Provide specialized advice (grammar, socio-linguistic questions, cultural transfer, etc.) * Accomplish specific tasks: subtitle translation, transcreation, transposition into easy-to-understand language * Collaborate on mandate management and the progress of translation projects: clarification of mandates, preparation of files, management of CAT tools, collaboration with clients and external translators What makes you unique * Master's in specialized translation or interpretation or equivalent training with professional experience * High performance, mental agility, ability to work independently and precisely, stress management, high organizational and planning skills; structured and customer-oriented work * Strong team spirit, ability to learn, initiative, flexibility, transparency, open-mindedness and a systemic approach * Knowledge of field-specific tools: mandate management systems, CAT tools, artificial intelligence, terminology management software, etc. * Basic knowledge of the political and health systems of Switzerland * Active knowledge of two official languages and, if possible, passive knowledge of the third, and very good knowledge of English In a few words You are a native French speaker and qualified for the translation of complex texts? Within our committed and well-established linguistic team, you will perform varied, captivating missions at a demanding pace in an open-plan office. You will benefit from a modern infrastructure as well as the possibility of working from home up to two days per week. What we offer * Working for Switzerland We are committed to the success of the Swiss model and to the well-being of the population. * Diversity in daily life We ensure equal opportunities, which allows us to deploy our skills and express different points of view. * Health at work We assist and advise our employees on all matters related to physical or mental health. [All benefits](< >) Committing to health We are competently committed at the national level to the health of the population and the health system in Switzerland. We also collaborate within international networks. Our task is demanding, exciting; we accomplish it by relying on equal exchanges. Our values? Commitment, open-mindedness and respect. If you are looking for useful work in various fields and in a dynamic and attractive environment, the OFSP is for you. Additional information For further information, please contact: Until: Laura Blaser-Grossen, deputy head of linguistic services, From: Carolin Walter, head of linguistic services, Questions about the position Carolin Walter Questions about the application HR Service Center jpid6584f15jm jpit1041jm jpiy26jm