Cryptologic Linguists Multiple Languages

• Translates and transcribes materials from a variety of written and oral communications into English; to include hardcopy electronic and multimedia material.
  
• Provides gists (summarization of key points) extracts full and verbatim transcripts as well as produces summaries from written materials
  
• Performs final quality control on translations produced by other linguists ensuring the final product is a faithful and accurate rendition of the original material
  
• Conducts accurate translations of audio language material and documents in hard copy and electronic formats in a manner that preserves the integrity and meaning of the original material
  
• Transcribes spoken language into either the native language or machine compatible transliteration system
  
• Translates language (voice) or graphic material into modern American English in either full or gisted format
  
• Scans foreign language material and assigns disposition codes in accordance with established guidance
  
• Drafts SIGINT reports as required
  
• Creates candidate database entries for government; maintains language dictionaries and language related target folders; electronic workspace (eWS) tools and profiles
  
• Analyzes material in and of itself or in light of other source information
  
• Shares language expertise with government or contractor language and intelligence analysts and other personnel as requested by the government (Mentoring)
  
  

Requirements

• Active in scope TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
  
• Extensive Cryptologic/SIGINT and qualitycontrol experience ranging from Junior to Expert Level that equals 215 years of experience
  
• Bachelors degree in an area related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency or organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education preferred
  
• Foreign language proficiency of 3/3 in English and target language (testing requirement waived for DLPT/PQE scores within previous year) ; some positions may only require 2/2
  
• Willingness to undergo and ability to pass a fullscope polygraph
  
• Excellent command of the grammar constructions and syntax of both English and the target language
  
• Knowledge and understanding of geopolitical regional ethnic and cultural environment in which the language is used
  
• Current knowledge of idioms colloquialisms and slang with a sophisticated understanding of the cultural social and political environment in which the language is used
  
• Ability to work largely independently after a short period of target familiarization and training
  
• Ability to work in a mixed environment consisting of multiservice personnel DoD civilians and government contractor personnel
  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
  
  

Benefits

• Very competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
  
• Comprehensive Medical
  
• 401(k) & 4% matching
  
• Travel
  
• 2 weeks paid time off (plus Federal Holidays)