Mission-Ready Foreign Language Translator & Transcriber

SOSi; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SOSi is seeking SCA Foreign Language Translators in multiple languages across the US. The role covers translation, transcription, and summarization of source materials from government agencies, with responsibilities including quality control and testimony in court if required.

Applicants must hold a HS diploma, meet language proficiency testing requirements, and be able to obtain an SSBI clearance. Weekend work may be required, and training with client equipment/software is provided.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Law Enforcement Sensitive clearance (SSBI).
• HS diploma or equivalent training and education.
• A minimum of four (4) years combined work and educational experience translating/interpreting English and another language.
• Must undergo language proficiency testing with rating of 3+ in speaking/listening/reading/writing.
• Excellent command of the English language and ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
• Ability to listen, understand and translate a foreign language with native/near-native ability.
• Broad English vocabulary for paraphrasing is unnecessary.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Minimum 40 wpm typing/word processing (may be waived in extenuating circumstances).
• Understand tasks being processed and produced.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, translate, transcribe, interpret, perform quality control and validate services.
• Provide reliable translations, transcriptions, intercepts, or summaries into English.
• Perform transcription or translation and quality control on materials from other linguists when not intercepting.
• Attend sponsor training on equipment/software used by the client.
• Carry out administrative duties such as logging, binding, and labeling documents.

Skills

English proficiency

Foreign language proficiency

Typing 40 wpm

Court testimony experience

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

SOSi is seeking SCA Foreign Language Translators in multiple languages across the US. The role covers translation, transcription, and summarization of source materials from government agencies, with responsibilities including quality control and testimony in court if required.

Applicants must hold a HS diploma, meet language proficiency testing requirements, and be able to obtain an SSBI clearance. Weekend work may be required, and training with client equipment/software is provided.