Russian Linguist - Senior

FedSys, Inc.

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About The Position

The ideal candidate will perform in the role of a Russian Senior Linguist and 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 Russian languages
• 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 and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance for the duration of employment. 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.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Bachelor’s Degree is required
• Must have 5-10 or more years professional work experience.
• Must have strong interpretation skills
• Must be able to perform full range of activities as a linguist i.e. translation, transcription, interpretation
• Advanced professional capabilities
• TA testing requirements must pass at a level 4, SLR Testing Requirements for translation or interpretation on interagency language roundtable must pass at 4/4/4.

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.
• 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
• 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
• Must have strong interpretation skills
• General
• Prompt and regular attendance.
• Other duties as assigned by senior FedSys management.

What This Job Offers

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