Pidgin Linguist - Nationwide

Title:

Pidgin Linguist

Location:

Remote

Security Clearance:
Public Trust

Schedule:

This is an as‑needed Part‑Time Essential Services Position requiring work day and/or night shifts, including weekends and holidays. The position is subject to the Service Contract Act and is classified as non‑exempt, making overtime eligible.

Hourly: $55.00

When you make the decision to join KACE, you are choosing to work alongside talented professionals that share a passion to make a difference! KACE employees bring their diverse talents and experiences to critical projects that shape the nation’s safety, security, and quality of life. The desire to have a purposeful, forward‑thinking career is woven into every KACE employee…it’s The KACE Way.

KACE employees are purpose‑driven, forward focused, open‑minded, trustworthy, and invested. The KACE Way is our commitment to our employees, customers, and communities. Join KACE and make a difference!

Our linguists perform real‑time transcriptions of sensitive material from Pidgin to English, collecting, analyzing, identifying, and decoding colloquialisms and slang terms; extracting pertinent information and communicating it to law enforcement agent(s). The linguist transcribes source documents and recordings from storage media, including audio cassettes, videocassettes, or digital media.

• Listen to oral and written intercepts or pre‑recorded communications in Pidgin and provide verbal and written synopsis and transcriptions as applicable per project.
• Relate all pertinent information to the client when supporting a live project.
• Contribute to a master‑list of slang words and codes used by a particular group/organization during the project/case.
• Maintain a voice library for the duration of the project.
• Transcribe and translate pertinent calls and documents as assigned by supervisor.
• Produce court‑ready transcriptions of pertinent calls, chats, and documents following required format.
• Use various reference tools created during the project.
• Transcribe a minimum of 16 minutes of recorded conversation in an 8‑hour day.
• Operate specialized software equipment provided by the government, including JSI voice box, Pen‑link, Comverse, and other collection equipment at the assigned site.
• Maintain a daily log of productivity.
• Perform related duties as assigned within scope of practice.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum one (1) year of translation experience in the required language.
• Applicant will be subject to a government background investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements to access classified information.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident.
• Knowledge of source language colloquial terms and expressions.
• Knowledgeable in SMS language, social media, and Webchat.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written skills in the target language, including correct and accurate grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Meet contract requirement of a score of 3 or better on a third‑party Language Assessment (Listening/Speaking/Reading/Writing) in English.
• Possess strong computer skills in MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Work under pressure in a fast‑paced environment and communicate effectively with management and law enforcement personnel.
• Prioritize, manage time effectively, meet stringent deadlines, balance multiple tasks and work in a team environment.
• Take technical direction and feedback from various sources.
• Type 45 words per minute.

Applicants selected may be subject to a government background investigation and may be required to meet the following conditions of employment.

• Ability to obtain/maintain a Security Clearance.
• Favorable credit check for all cleared positions.
• Successfully pass a background investigation, medical, and drug screen.
• U.S. Citizen.
• Permanent Resident who has lived in the U.S. for the past 3 of 5 years.

• Standing/Walking/Mobility:
  Must have mobility to attend meetings with other managers and employees.
• Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling: 0% - 10% of the time.
• Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: 0% - 10% of the time.
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