Remote Romani Linguist — Real-Time Transcription

MVM, Inc.; Ashburn (VA); Remote; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

KACE is seeking a part-time remote Linguist to perform real-time and recorded transcription from Romani to English for sensitive law enforcement work. The role requires accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to produce court-ready transcripts.

The position involves up to 40 hours per week when assigned, with day or night shifts including weekends/holidays. Applicants must obtain Public Trust eligibility and pass background checks.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Romani with knowledge of colloquialisms and slang.
• Excellent English writing and grammar skills.
• Ability to type quickly and accurately (45 wpm).

Responsibilities

• Listen to live or recorded Romani communications and produce synopses and transcriptions.
• Communicate pertinent information to law enforcement personnel in a timely manner.
• Build and maintain slang term and code lists for the project.
• Transcribe and translate calls and documents in the required format.
• Produce court-ready, clearly formatted transcriptions per standards.

Skills

Romani language proficiency

English language proficiency

Typing speed 45 wpm

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

JSI Voice Box

Pen-link

Comverse

Job description

KACE is seeking a part-time remote Linguist to perform real-time and recorded transcription from Romani to English for sensitive law enforcement work. The role requires accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to produce court-ready transcripts.

The position involves up to 40 hours per week when assigned, with day or night shifts including weekends/holidays. Applicants must obtain Public Trust eligibility and pass background checks.