Urdu Analytic Linguist (Cleared) - $45/hr + Benefits

Metlang; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Federal holidays

Job summary

Metlang is seeking a Cleared Urdu Analytic Linguist to monitor, transcribe, translate, interpret, and analyze source material for law enforcement investigations. This on-site role offers competitive weekly pay, major medical insurance (pending eligibility), 401k, and discretionary time off.

A rotating schedule and ability to travel out of state may be required, with security background checks involved. Responsibilities include monitoring communications, producing English summaries, and

Qualifications

• Clear, concise English and Urdu written and spoken communication required.
• Ability to summarize and translate audio and text, including slang, in real time.
• Prior interpreting/translating experience preferred.
• Typing speed of 40+ words per minute or higher.
• Willingness to work full time on-site and travel out of state as needed.

Responsibilities

• Monitor foreign language communications and type summaries in English.
• Transcribe spoken language into written form.
• Translate between languages (Urdu and English).
• Interpret orally (consecutive or simultaneous) as needed.
• Analyze information for interpretation and reporting.

Skills

English Urdu fluency

Typing 40+ wpm

Microsoft Office proficiency

Team collaboration

Rotating schedule availability

Language testing acceptable

Real-time translation ability

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Metlang is seeking a Cleared Urdu Analytic Linguist to monitor, transcribe, translate, interpret, and analyze source material for law enforcement investigations. This on-site role offers competitive weekly pay, major medical insurance (pending eligibility), 401k, and discretionary time off.

A rotating schedule and ability to travel out of state may be required, with security background checks involved. Responsibilities include monitoring communications, producing English summaries, and