Spanish Linguist - Senior

Description

The ideal candidate will perform in the role of a Senior Spanish Linguist. This candidate will be responsible for the full range of activities in processing material or participating in situation requiring advanced capability to perform translation, transcription and interpretation in support of the US Interagency work. In addition, the incumbent will perform "ancillary" language training, proof reading, monitoring, quality control, scanning, selection, subject matter expertise, summarizing/gisting, terminology management, translation-related services, triage, workflow, writing reports, writing analysis. The primary purpose of this role will be interpretation. Provididing Spanish conversational one-on-one support session as needed. Ensuring professional performance during working hours; demonstrating appropriate personal behavior during leisure hours

Duties and Responsibilities

Translation

Can translate a wide variety of complex texts that may contain difficult, idiomatic, scientific, and colloquial writing. Can capture subtleties, nuance, tone and register. Text might include commentary reflecting specific culture to analysis to argumentation and translator can capture meaning of socio-cultural elements embedded in text. Expression reflects native usage

Transcription

• Able to interpret at virtually all levels, including complex or highly complex idiomatic speech with a very high degree of accuracy.
• Must have strong interpretation skills.
• Transcribes in Spanish. English transcription is required.
• Has excellent command in terms of speaking and comprehension of one or more dialects.
• Can successfully render expressions specific to a culture, and convey almost all subtleties and nuances appropriately.

Interpretation

• Linguist primary purpose - Interpretation
• Reviews audio materials, writes/transcribes information from target language into English with a high-degree of accuracy and expression
• Interprets, translates from Spanish to English and vice versa
• Must be familiar with the communications collection equipment and have basic knowledge on its operation
• Must be familiar with basic investigative terminology and trends and any relative concerns regarding the investigations
• Must be familiar with minimization of intercepted communication and proper handling instruction.

General

• Prompt and regular attendance
• Other duties as assigned by department

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Near native proficiency in reading, writing and speaking in Spanish language
• Must also have near native proficiency in reading, writing and speaking in English
• Has a good understanding of regional dialects
• Adheres to translation/transcription/interpretation protocols
• Very good computer skills MS applications, Internet research
• Can review another linguist's work for accuracy of content and quality of written expression commensurate with his/her own ability as a translator

Required Ancillary Skills

• Terminology Management

Desired Subject Matter Expert skills

• Cyber
• Legal/Law
• Military
• Narcotics
• Science and Technology

Desired Subject Matter Expert skills

• Monitoring
• Scanning
• Selection
• Workflow

Work Environment

The work environment, typical to an office environment, characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Some travel may be expected. Infrequent travel in support of customers' needs may be required. Monday through Friday work days working 8 hours a day.

Work Location

Northern VA/DC area

• Linguists must be ok with flexible office hours and potential travel*

Educational / Work Experience

• Bachelor's Degree is required obtained in the U.S. or in country of language skill. Interpretation and translation
• Must have 8 - 12 or more years professional work experience
• Senior must have 5 years of relevant experience providing Spanish/English and English/Spanish interpretation and translation
• Must be able to perform full range of activities as a linguist i.e. translation, transcription, interpretation

Scores needed on language test

• TA - 4
• S/L/R 4/4/4 or higher
• Interpretation 4

Professional/Certification Requirements

Advanced professional capabilities

Security Requirements

Candidate must be able to successfully pass a background and drug screening as a condition of employment. Currently, any Dari/Pashtu Language Data Analyst must possess a clearance and maintain an ISSA Top-Secret security clearance for the duration of employment once cleared. The selected individual may/will be subject to a government security background investigation and must meet eligibility and suitability requirements. Clearance level requirement may be subject to change at the government's discretion. In this event, you will be required to obtain and maintain the required clearance for the duration of your employment. Incumbent may be selected at a higher or lower clearance level as specified by any change made by the Government.

Currently must possess the "customers" Intelligence clearance TS/SCI FS Polygraph or crossover eligible

Additional Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Interface

This position will interact with both internal and external customers to include members of FedSys Senior Management and the US Interagency Community.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here, typical to that of an office environment, are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands along with fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision and hearing abilities required by this job include close vision and excellent hearing.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with it.

If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at this company, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call (561) 398-2241 or contact us at hr@fedsys.com.