Analytic Linguist

Analytic Linguist

Company Overview:
Arrow Security & Training LLC (AST) is a privately-owned training company with our corporate headquarters in Nashua, New Hampshire. AST is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) who provides tailored military training, training support, and a host of services to government and private sector clients worldwide.

Job Description:

AST, LLC is currently seeking Analytic Linguist (All languages) to support the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).

Summary of duties include:

The Senior Mission Assurance/Antiterrorism (MA/AT) SME will also serve as the Task lead and shall monitor personnel workload, address performance concerns, immediately inform the COR of any vacancies upon learning and take action to ensure issues are remedied and open positions are filled by a fully qualified individual in accordance with the SDS.

Duties and Responsibilities of Analytic Linguist:

In order to analyze intercepted data, Analytic Linguists shall:

• Methodically examine in detail the intercepted information in order to uncover the true meaning by deciphering any codes used in communication by drug traffickers to describe drugs, weapons, associates, activities, and law enforcement in attempts to defeat intercept surveillance.
• Process incoming data to determine the relationships between multiple targets, as well as determine the structure of Drug Trafficking Organizations (DTOs).
• Utilize data to determine the significance and hierarchy of targets involved.
• Cross reference current and past intelligence data to establish target patterns and connectivity with on-going intercepts.
• Create and utilize target and involvement lists and associational charts for use in cross referencing of information.
• Perform deconfliction analysis to eliminate duplication of target designations during ongoing intercept investigations where targets may utilize multiple devices and names.

In order to monitor oral intercepts, Analytic Linguists shall:

• Listen to oral intercepts in English and foreign languages and provide a verbal summary, immediately followed by a typed summary, both in English.
• Subsequently, all pertinent calls identified by the supervising law enforcement officer will be transcribed verbatim in the required federal or state format.
• The verbatim transcripts shall be completed during regular shift; otherwise, it shall be transferred to the next Analytic Linguist on duty and so on until completion.
• Analytic Linguists are responsible for the accuracy of their own summaries/transcripts.
• Operate DEA's tape-recording equipment, dialed number recorder, Translation and Transcription Support System (T2S2) and JSI Voice Box Software, Red Wolf, Raytheon, Pen Link or other type of communication collection equipment.
• Prepare complete log sheets on each intercepted call, including but not limited to a short narrative synopsis in Standard English.
• Complete a log sheet detailing dates, times of recordings and other relevant information.
• Sign all line sheets, summaries, logs or documents they have prepared and initial all video or audio recordings they have witnessed or heard.
• Assume responsibility for varying numbers of intercepts as required during any given shift.
• Maintain a voice library for the duration of the intercept.
• Maintain a list of slang words and codes (used by the trafficking organization or individuals) for the duration of the intercept.
• Enter summary information into a computerized medium provided by DEA, when required.
• During an intercept, provide pertinent information about the content of the call to the DEA case agent so DEA authorities can determine whether the conversation is important, should be minimized, is a privileged communication or if enforcement action should be taken.
• During inactive periods, transcribe and translate pertinent calls for the investigation.

In order to transcribe data, Analytic Linguists shall:

• Type (or if directed, write) verbatim, the words spoken on the source recording or contained in the written media.
• Transcriptions may be written in both the source language and English.
• When transcribing a foreign language document (such as a map), use the original source document format as a guideline for the English-transcribed document.
• Prepare all transcriptions in a format dictated by DEA.
• Use accepted grammar and punctuation in all transcriptions.
• Save all transcriptions on a Windows-compatible storage device in a current version of a DEA-approved word processing application (MS Word) and provide the storage device to the Field COR or DEA Case Agent for inspection and acceptance within the established timeframe.
• The file title will be a combination of wire r and the call number, or other unique identifier provided by DEA.
• All data is the property of the Government.

In order to translate, Analytic Linguists shall:

• Prepare a written English translation from a variety of foreign language source exhibits, including but not limited to video and audiorecorded conversations, facsimile documents and written and typed…