Spanish Linguist - Senior

FedSys, Inc. • Northern VA/DC Area, VA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

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

Requirements

• 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
• Terminology Management
• 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
• TA - 4
• S/L/R 4/4/4 or higher
• Interpretation 4
• Advanced professional capabilities
• Candidate must be able to successfully pass a background and drug screening as a condition of employment.
• Currently must possess the “customers” Intelligence clearance TS/SCI FS Polygraph or crossover eligible
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Nice To Haves

• Cyber
• Legal/Law
• Military
• Narcotics
• Science and Technology
• Monitoring
• Scanning
• Selection
• Workflow

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.

Benefits

• Some travel may be expected.
• Infrequent travel in support of customers’ needs may be required.

What This Job Offers

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