Chinese Triage Examiner

Leidos•Bethesda, MD

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Leidos Intel Sector is seeking experienced Chinese Triage Examiners to perform media exploitation (MEDEX) and triage in support of a customer in the National Capital Region (NCR). Candidates should have experience in general linguist operations and Document and Media Exploitation (DOMEX) operations. Triage Examiners will utilize their language and analytical skills, along with advanced computer systems aptitude, for triage examination projects. Responsibilities include performing eDiscovery examinations of electronic media for content of interest using forensic examination tools, identifying and prioritizing important items for further processing in accordance with customer standard operating procedures. Examiners are also expected to communicate effectively, provide ad-hoc notifications to superiors on task progress and significant findings, and produce a report of their findings for further dissemination to customers. The NMEC-LEaRN program is located at the customer site in Bethesda, MD, with an option to work from different locations (JIRC sites).

Requirements

Operational experience within the Chinese language.
Sufficient language skills, analytic skills, and technical aptitude to gain proficiency with job-required tools and processes.
Native-level proficiency in English.
Two years of overall experience in Chinese linguist operations (i.e. translation, language analysis).
Two years of experience performing media examination for Document and Media Exploitation projects.
Willingness to perform occasional shift work to meet mission demands.
Achieve a minimum score of a 3/3 in Reading and Listening in Chinese and 3+/3+ for Reading and Listening in English.
BA degree and/or 4 prior relevant experience in lieu of degree, or Masters with 2 years of prior relevant experience.
Ability to compose summarizations of highly technical and complex subjects that are both succinct and accessible to a general reader.
Outcomes-based problem solving of ill-defined and abstract problems.
Ability to maintain project momentum while working independently with limited oversight over a long period of time.
Ability to quickly scan and process a large amount of material in a foreign language for essential elements of information.
Ability to comprehend customer prioritization requirements and apply them to files under review, as well as apply personal judgment when assessing the potential value of files and information.
Demonstrated history of working on screening or translation projects and in maintaining the integrity and meaning of the translated material.
Demonstrated ability to communicate in a professional manner (email, spoken, & reports).
Ability to make sound decisions and handle stress, while meeting deadlines and performing in a high-paced environment.
Familiarity with report writing styles for DOD and IC consumers.
Possess a working proficiency in standard computer systems and office programs, with additional experience in media examination tools.
Ability to use or train to proficiency on customer specific software programs and tools.
Must currently possess at least an active TS/SCI clearance.
Must be able to pass a polygraph and Subject Interview.

Nice To Haves

Native-level proficiency in foreign language
Graduate of the Defense Language Institute Chinese Course.
An advanced degree in one of the following fields: Engineering, Computer Science, Chemistry, Physics, Legal, Medical, Banking and Financing, Foreign Military, Forensics
Familiarity with Digital Forensics/eDiscovery/Document and Media Exploitation (DOMEX) processes and specialized tools (i.e. FTK, enCase, or similar).
Past performance as a media examiner in support of DOD or IC customers.
Current or recent SCI-level access is a significant advantage and preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform data discovery on large datasets of foreign language material and identify essential elements of information.
Convert, reformat, parse, and otherwise exploit media files using customer tools to ensure compatibility and readability for translation systems.
Prepare files and metadata for transfer to translation systems, including review of foreign-language data.
Produce report of findings and disseminate to customer, analysts, and liaison officers.
Prepare accurate written gists, translations, and/or transcriptions of general and technical material.