SCA Foreign Language Translator

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

Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SOSi is a private defense and government solutions business specializing in advanced technology systems and mission support. Its capabilities include data science, software development, network engineering, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), and logistics.

Job Description

SOSi is seeking SCAForeign Language Translatorsin a variety of languages including Spanish, Arabic, Chinese Mandarin, Chinese Cantonese, Foochow, Haitian Creole, Hindi, Jamaican Patois, Laotian, Portuguese, Punjabi, Tagalog, Urdu, and Vietnamese in MULTIPLE LOCATIONS ACROSS THE US. The ideal candidate will be responsible for a full range of activities in processing material or participating in situations requiring advanced understanding of the required vernacular or language (you chose) including summarization, translation, and transcription source materials obtained from government agencies investigations on an as needed basis.

• Monitoring, translating, transcribing, interpreting, performing quality control and validating services.
• Providing reliable and accurate transcriptions, translation, or interceptions and/or summaries of source materials or intercepts into English.
• Capable of performing multi-functional duties; i.e., when not intercepting, the linguist shall transcribe or translate source materials/documents and/or perform quality control functions on documents/materials completed by other linguists.
• At the Government’s expense, attend sponsored training pertaining to the operation and upgrade of specific equipment and software utilized by our client. The equipment and software may include audio recording machines, computerized word processor/data management software and other pertinent equipment determined necessary by our client.
• Perform, as required, administrative duties related to tasks. Such duties may include but are not limited to placing log sheets, line sheets, duplicating tapes and/or summaries into binders, copying and stapling related paperwork, and labeling storage boxes.
• Attend minimization briefings conducted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office and our client. Understand and comply with Court regulations concerning minimization procedures.
• Testify in court as “Fact Witness” if required by our client and U.S. District Attorney’s office attesting to the accuracy and validity of the work completed by the linguist.
• Prepare transcriptions of a variety of source exhibits including, but not limited to, video and audio recorded conversations, documents as well as written typed materials such as legal documents, diaries, computerized files, personal papers, maps, charts, ledgers, emails, and internet-based communications or social media (WhatsApp, Facebook, Messenger).

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Law Enforcement Sensitive clearance, based on a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI).
• HS diploma or equivalent training and education.
• A minimum of four (4) years combined work and educational experience in translating, interpreting, or other work requiring the use of English and another language at the native or near-native level.
• Applicant must undergo or provide proof that you have successfully completed a language proficiency testing at the minimum proficiency level standards required in the contract at a rating of 3 or above in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
• Excellent command of the English language and have the ability to provide clear, concise, oral, and written communications.
• Skills necessary to listen to and comprehend a foreign language with native or near-native ability, and to follow accurately the basic elements of conversation, whether written or verbal.
• Skills necessary to read and comprehend a foreign language with a native or near-native ability, and to read and understand various text-types.
• Ability to comprehend slang and colloquial expressions in a foreign language and translate them into their English equivalent.
• A sufficiently broad vocabulary in English that paraphrasing or explaining is unnecessary.
• Ability to work well under pressure to meet specific deadlines.
• A minimum of 40 wpm typing/word processing skills. The Government may waive the basic typing skill proficiency level under extenuating circumstances. The COR will evaluate the circumstances on a case-by-case basis.
• Ability to understand the specific tasks being processed and produced.
• Ability to effectively understand face-to-face speech with sufficiently broad vocabulary that paraphrasing, or explanations are unnecessary.

Additional Information

• Must be willing to work weekends.

Working at SOSi

All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.