Korean Linguist

Ascensus Global, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare options

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

Ascensus Global, Inc. is actively hiring a Korean Linguist to join a diverse government contracting team, performing high-level interpretation and translation between Korean and English for a range of engagements.

The role supports CONUS and OCONUS requirements with potential TDY opportunities, requiring the ability to travel and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have a U.S.-based BA in interpretation and translation, at least three years of recent experience, and the

Qualifications

• B.A. in interpretation and translation obtained in U.S.
• Minimum of three (3) years of translation/interpretation experience within last 7 years.
• Ability to work in a diverse, fast-paced government environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-caliber bidirectional Korean–English interpretation and translation.
• Interpret and translate into English and source language for high-level engagements.
• Collaborate with government and contractor personnel in a high-profile environment.
• Travel approximately 10% and support TDY opportunities as needed.

Skills

Korean language

Translation

Interpreting

Education

B.A. in interpretation and translation obtained in U.S.

Job description

ABOUT US:

Ascensus Global, Inc. (formerly MultiLingual Solutions, Inc.) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with more than 21 years of successful experience providing professional language services, foreign language and cultural training, and analysis support to a broad client base consisting of more than 40 U.S. military and intelligence customers, as well as over 2,000 civilian government, commercial and non-profit organizations in various fields. With ISO 9001:2015 and 17100:2015 certifications, AGI provides services in more than 100 languages, employing innovative technologies and methodologies and applying best practices from both the Government and commercial arenas to advance each customer’s unique communication and operational objectives throughout the U.S. and across the globe.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are actively hiring a Korean Linguists to work with a diverse team in support of a government contract.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interaction with a wide variety of Government and contractor personnel in a diverse, evolving, high-profile environment.
• Provide high-caliber bidirectional Korean to English interpretation and translation for high-level engagements and exchanges.
• Provide translation and interpretation into English and source language.
• Possible CONUS and OCONUS TDY opportunities to meet the customer's requirements, as needed.
• Travel – Approximately 10%

SECURITY CLEARANCE:

TS/SCI with polygraph is required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.A. in interpretation and translation obtained in U.S.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience providing translation and interpretation support within the last 7 years.
• Must be able to get along in a diverse team in a fast-paced environment with high stakes outcomes.
• Experience supporting translation-related services.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Professional Certifications: Professional translation and/or interpretation certifications obtained (ATA, FCICE, CHI/CMI, etc.) .
• Consecutive note taking, and public speaking experience.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work will be performed during ordinary hours (e.g., 8-5) in an ordinary work week (Monday-Friday).

PAY RANGE:

Pay Range: $110,000 - $200,000 a year

Ascensus Global (AGI) pay range and level are general guidelines for this job. Several factors, including education, geographic location, contract labor categories, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, or market data, determine the final salary.

BENEFITS:

Our benefits package includes health and welfare options (medical, dental, vision, and health savings account), short—and long-term disability, company-paid life insurance, additional voluntary coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, and holiday pay.

AGI is committed to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by federal, state, or local laws. We support the employment and advancement in employment of individuals with disabilities and of protected veterans, and we treat qualified individuals without discrimination regardless of their physical/mental disability or veteran status.