Khmer Linguist CAT II – (Senior)

FedSys, Inc.

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About The Position

The ideal candidate will perform in the role of a Khmer linguist. This candidate will be responsible for the full range of activities in processing material or participating in situations requiring advanced capability to perform translation, transcription and interpretation in support of the US Interagency work. In addition, the incumbent will perform “ancillary” linguistic activities, which include but are not limited to the following, are: blogging, collection, content management, editing, language training, monitoring, quality control, scanning, selection, subject matter expertise, summarizing/gisting, terminology management, translation-related services, triage, workflow, writing reports, writing analysis. Ensuring professional performance during working hours; demonstrating appropriate personal behavior during leisure hours.

Requirements

• Near native proficiency in reading, writing and speaking in the Khmer 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
• Candidate must be able to successfully pass a background and drug screening as a condition of employment.
• Currently, Linguists must possess a clearance and maintain a Top-Secret SCI/FS poly 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.
• Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with FS polygraph from the customer. Linguists cannot begin work on contract without a fully adjudicated security clearance.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Bachelor’s Degree is required
• Must have 8 - 10 or more years professional work experience.
• Must be able to perform full range of activities as a linguist i.e. translation, transcription, interpretation
• Advanced professional capabilities

Responsibilities

• Translation
• Transcription
• Interpretation
• Reviews audio materials, writes/transcribes information from target language into English with a high-degree of accuracy and expression.
• 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 requirements for intercepted communications and proper handling instructions
• Prompt and regular attendance.
• Other duties as assigned by senior FedSys management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level