Cryptologic Linguists; Multiple Languages

Translation Excellence, Inc. | Full time

Aurora, United States | Posted on 02/02/2024

*** This position is contingent upon a contract award ***

TE is seeking experienced Cryptologic Linguists to support our U.S. government customer in multiple locations nationwide. Cryptologic Linguists will have a significant impact on critical national security missions. Positions will be available for multiple language categories, but anticipated priority languages include Arabic, Chinese-Mandarin, Chinese-Cantonese, Farsi, Korean, Pashto, Russian, and Somali.

• Translates and transcribes materials from a variety of written and oral communications into English; to include hardcopy, electronic, and multi-media material.
• Provides gists (summarization of key points), extracts, full, and verbatim transcripts, as well as produces summaries from written materials.
• Performs final quality control on translations produced by other linguists ensuring the final product is a faithful and accurate rendition of the original material.
• Conducts accurate translations of audio language material and documents in hard copy and electronic formats in a manner that preserves the integrity and meaning of the original material.
• Transcribes spoken language into either the native language or machine compatible transliteration system.
• Translates language (voice) or graphic material into modern American English in either full or gisted format.
• Scans foreign language material and assigns disposition codes in accordance with established guidance.
• Drafts SIGINT reports as required.
• Creates candidate database entries for government; maintains language dictionaries and language related target folders; electronic workspace (eWS) tools, and profiles.
• Analyzes material in and of itself or in light of other source information.
• Shares language expertise with government or contractor language and intelligence analysts, and other personnel as requested by the government (Mentoring).

• Active in scope TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
• Extensive Cryptologic/SIGINT and quality-control experience ranging from Junior to Expert Level that equals 2-15+ years of experience.
• Bachelor's degree in an area related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency or organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education preferred.
• Foreign language proficiency of 3/3 in English and target language (testing requirement waived for DLPT/PQE scores within previous year) ; some positions may only require 2/2.
• Willingness to undergo and ability to pass a full-scope polygraph.
• Excellent command of the grammar, constructions, and syntax of both English and the target language.
• Knowledge and understanding of geopolitical, regional, ethnic and cultural environment in which the language is used.
• Current knowledge of idioms, colloquialisms, and slang with a sophisticated understanding of the cultural, social and political environment in which the language is used.
• Ability to work largely independently after a short period of target familiarization and training.
• Ability to work in a mixed environment consisting of multi-service personnel, DoD civilians and government contractor personnel.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Very competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
• 401(k) & 4% matching.
• Travel.
• 2 weeks paid time off (plus Federal Holidays).