Transcription Assistant; Entry Level

Transcription Assistant (Entry Level)

Tele Solv Consulting has an immediate opportunity to work with the Federal Government as a Data Entry Specialist. This is a hybrid position based in the following locations: DC, Maryland Counties of Charles, Prince George;
Virginia Counties of Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Falls Church, Fauquier, Loudoun, Manassas, Manassas Park, Prince William, Dallas and Stafford. The hourly wage is determined by location: $17.44 - $19.11 As a Data Entry Specialist, you will be responsible for accurately handling electronic payroll documents and ensuring seamless data management. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of payroll processes, as well as transcription experience, enabling them to manage critical information with precision.

• Review electronic payroll documents submitted by contractors and subcontractors across the United States.
• Transcribe wage and project data from scanned PDFs into government-provided Excel spreadsheets.
• Capture critical data elements including employee classification and identification number, hourly pay rates and fringe benefits, union status of employees, name and address of construction project, contractor and subcontractor information.
• Complete transcription assignments for surveys covering up to three years of payroll data, often with overlapping survey schedules.
• Ensure accuracy of at least 98%, as verified through random sampling by the Program Office.
• Deliver all complete and accurate survey data files within 10 calendar weeks of receipt from the Program Office.
• Provide electronic copies of all data or materials developed, as requested.
• Participate in onboarding and transition activities, ensuring smooth adoption of procedures, documentation, and communication standards.
• Adhere strictly to Government security and privacy requirements, including safeguarding Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and sensitive payroll data.
• Support continuity of operations during federal holidays, inclement weather, or emergency closures, as directed by the Government.

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of data entry experience; prior federal contract or payroll transcription experience highly desirable.

Technical

Skills:

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data validation, formatting, and quality checks. Ability to interpret scanned payroll forms and transcribe into standardized formats. Familiarity with secure handling of sensitive data and records management protocols.

Core Competencies:

High attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to consistently meet deadlines with overlapping workload. Strong written and verbal communication skills to coordinate with Program Office staff. Commitment to data integrity, accuracy, and confidentiality.

Since its establishment in 2000, Tele Solv Consulting has been committed to helping organizations solve complex problems. Our solutions integrate sound management principles with the most appropriate technologies to assist senior executives in effectively managing programmatic, schedule, and technical risks.

Join the Tele Solv Team on our mission to provide quality and unparalleled service to our clients. We are a growing organization that provides a variety of professional and administrative services to public and private organizations with global operations. Rated in the top 1000 businesses in 2019 by  Tele Solv offers excellent compensation, training, advancement opportunities, and exceptional benefits including PTO, sick leave, up to 11 paid federal holidays, medical, dental, vision, company paid life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program, and matching 401(k) plan.

This position requires that you obtain a background investigation. As part of this process, the government will perform a criminal, credit, tax, employment, and drug history background check. The government has varying tolerances, with mitigating circumstances, for issues in all of the categories. The government is essentially looking to confirm that you are generally in good financial standing, up to date on your tax filings, rehire eligible with your prior employers, and have adhered to any federal restrictions on illegal drug use, including marijuana, in addition to other checks related on your character and trustworthiness.

Stage 1:
Applied

Stage 2: TA Screen

Stage 3:
Virtual/Video Interview

Stage 4:
On-site Interview

Stage 5:
Job Offer

Stage 6:
Government Background Check

Stage 7:
Hired

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