Urdu and Pashto Analytic Linguist

Metlang • Dallas, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Urdu and Pashto Analytic Linguists are responsible for monitoring, transcribing, translating, interpreting, and analyzing source material assisting law enforcement with their investigations into narco-trafficking, counterfeiting, terrorism, fraud and money laundering. Metlang offers rewarding project-based employment on-site. We take pride in building long-term relationships with our employees while providing outstanding benefits and competitive weekly pay.

Requirements

• Federal Clearance a plus
• Clear, concise, effective written and spoken communication skills in English, Urdu, and Pashto
• Ability to summarize and translate audio and text, including slang and colloquialisms, in a real time manner
• Demonstrate prior interpreting and/or translating experience in a professional or personal setting
• Adequately prioritize tasks while demonstrating attention to detail and organization skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, social media, text message terminology in English, Urdu, and Pashto
• Typing abilities to exceed 40 words per minute
• Capable of adapting well under pressure and functioning cohesively in a team environment
• Availability to work a rotating schedule
• Candidates must pass writing, reading, listening, and speaking language tests in English, Urdu, and Pashto or provide prior test results as required by contract
• Availability to work full time locally and travel out of state for extended periods of time required for this position
• Applicants selected will be subject to a Government security background investigation and must meet eligibility and suitability requirements.

Responsibilities

• Monitor: To listen to or read foreign language communications, then subsequently type summaries into the English language.
• Transcribe: To render the spoken word of a language into the written form of the same language.
• Translate: To render the spoken or written word of one language into the written form of another language.
• Interpret: To translate orally either consecutively or simultaneously from source language to target language.
• Analyze: To examine methodically and in detail the constitution of information for purposes of explanation and interpretation.

Benefits

• major medical insurance (pending eligibility)
• 401k retirement account
• 1 hour of sick time for every 40 hours worked (or as per local requirements)
• up to 10 paid vacation days
• 11 paid federal holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed