Chinese-Mandarin Language Analyst

Altamira-Technologies-Corp.; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Altamira Technologies is hiring a qualified Chinese-Mandarin Language Analyst to translate, transcribe, and summarize language materials with nuanced understanding of culture and context. The role requires triage analysis, use of language processing tools, and impeccable English grammar.

The position demands a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and US citizenship due to federal contract requirements; 4 years in crypto language processing with translation/transcription/gisting are expected.

Qualifications

• Must have TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph.
• 4 years performing crypto language processing translating, transcribing, and/or gisting.
• ILR Skill Level 3 in Audio or Graphic.
• US citizenship required due to Federal contract.

Responsibilities

• Conduct translation, transcription, and summaries/gists of various language materials.
• Provide nuanced translations considering language origins and cultural context.
• Conduct triage analysis on incoming language materials to determine priority and process accordingly.
• Proficiently use various tools and databases to process language materials and annotate required data.
• Must have a strong command of the English language and ensure proper grammar is always used.

Skills

Translation

Transcription

Gisting/Summaries

Education

TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph

ILR Level 3 in Audio or Graphic

Job description

Altamira Technologies has a long and successful history of providing innovative solutions throughout the U.S. National Security community. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Altamira serves the defense, intelligence, and homeland security communities worldwide by focusing on creating innovative solutions leveraging common standards in architecture, data, and security. Altamira believes that our people and our company's culture differentiate us from other companies.

Position Summary

Altamira is hiring a qualified Chinese-Mandarin Language Analyst.

Position Description

• Conduct translation, transcription, and summaries/gists of various language materials
• Leverage knowledge of language origins and cultural context to provide meaningful, nuanced translations
• Conduct triage analysis on incoming language materials to determine priority and process accordingly
• Proficiently use various tools and databases to process language materials and annotate required data
• Must have a strong command of the English language and ensure proper grammar is always used

Required Qualifications

• Must have a TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph for consideration
• 4 years performing crypto language processing – translating/gisting sophisticated written and/or spoken materials and demonstrating all lower OLA skills (2 of the 4 yrs primary duty: translating, transcribing, and/or gisting)
• Must have ILR Skill Level 3 in Audio or Graphic
• Due to Federal contract requirements for this role, we can only consider US citizens for this position.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $120,000 to $240,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, the scope of the position, relevant experience, education, certifications, internal equity, customer contractual requirements, security clearance requirements, and other legitimate business considerations.