Urdu & Western Punjabi Linguist — Analysis & Translation

Metlang; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical insurance

401k retirement account

11 paid federal holidays

1 hour sick time per 40 hours worked

Job summary

Metlang is seeking Urdu and Western Punjabi Analytic Linguists to monitor, transcribe, translate, and interpret language data for law enforcement investigations. You will summarize content, analyze materials, and work on-site with project-based assignments nationwide.

The role offers competitive weekly pay, major medical insurance, a 401(k) retirement account, and generous paid time off. Candidates must be able to travel and pass language tests, with federal clearance being a plus.

Qualifications

• Must pass language tests in English, Urdu, and Western Punjabi or provide prior test results as required by contract.
• Federal clearance a plus.
• Availability to work full time locally and travel out of state for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Monitor language communications and type summaries into English.
• Transcribe spoken language into written form in the same language.
• Translate spoken or written words from one language to another.

Skills

English

Urdu

Western Punjabi

Typing 40 wpm

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Metlang is seeking Urdu and Western Punjabi Analytic Linguists to monitor, transcribe, translate, and interpret language data for law enforcement investigations. You will summarize content, analyze materials, and work on-site with project-based assignments nationwide.

The role offers competitive weekly pay, major medical insurance, a 401(k) retirement account, and generous paid time off. Candidates must be able to travel and pass language tests, with federal clearance being a plus.