Spanish​/Chinese Triage Examiners

Job Summary

The Intel Sector is currently looking for experienced Spanish/Chinese Triage Examiners in various languages to perform media exploitation (MEDEX) and triage in support of a customer in the National Capital Region (NCR). Examiners should be experienced in general linguist operations and Document and Media Exploitation (DOMEX) operations, and are expected to leverage language, analytical skills, and advanced computer systems aptitude in addressing triage examination projects.

They will perform eDiscovery examinations of electronic media for content of interest using forensic examination tools, identify and prioritize items of importance for further processing, communicate effectively and provide ad-hoc notifications to superiors on task progress and significant findings, and produce reports for further dissemination to customers.

• 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.
• Ensure operational experience within the Spanish/Chinese language.

• Must have sufficient language skills, analytic skills, and technical aptitude to gain proficiency with job-required tools and processes.
• Native-level proficiency in English.
• At least two years overall experience in Spanish and Chinese linguist operations (translation, language analysis) and two years of experience performing media examination for DOMEX projects.
• Willingness to perform occasional shift work to meet mission demands.
• Achieve a minimum score of 3/3 in Reading and Listening in Spanish/Chinese and 3+/3+ for Reading and Listening in English.
• BA degree and/or 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree, or Master’s with 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Ability to compose succinct and accessible summarizations of highly technical subjects.
• Outcome‑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 large amounts of foreign‑language material 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 maintaining the integrity and meaning of translated material.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a professional manner (email, spoken, & reports).
• Ability to make sound decisions and handle stress while meeting deadlines 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 be trained to proficiency on customer‑specific software programs and tools.

• Native-level proficiency in foreign language.
• Graduate of the Defense Language Institute Spanish or Chinese Course.
• Advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Chemistry, Physics, Legal, Medical, Banking & Financing, Foreign Military, or Forensics.
• Familiarity with Digital Forensics/eDiscovery/DOMEX processes and specialized tools (e.g., FTK, enCase, or similar).
• Past performance as a media examiner in support of DOD or IC customers.

• Must currently possess at least an active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance.
• Current or recent SCI-level access is a significant advantage.
• Must be able to pass a polygraph and subject interview.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. All qualified applicants will also be considered for employment, including those with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.