Independent Contractor-Transcriber

Position

Independent Contractor-Transcriber

Posted

06/11/2025

Location

Washington D.C. (Within commuting distance from the DC area)

Classification

On Call, work assigned per project - Independent contractor

Security Clearance

Yes – TS Clearance

No Travel Required

None

About Chi-Chack

Founded in 2007, Chi-Chack specializes in supporting government clients with effective training, education, program management, and operational solutions to enhance mission success. Headquartered in Tacoma, WA, with a nationwide workforce of training professionals and subject matter experts, Chi-Chack is also a Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB).

Position Summary

In support of the Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of the Inspector General (OIG), the classified transcriber is responsible for converting audio/visual recordings into accurate, appropriately formatted written transcripts. This role requires excellent listening skills, attention to detail, and the ability to capture content verbatim or in summarized formats as specified. The transcriber ensures the final output meets quality and confidentiality standards.

Essential

Duties And Responsibilities

• Accurately convert audio/visual recordings into written text, ensuring correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Review and refine transcripts to maintain clarity, consistency, and accuracy.
• Structure/format transcripts according to DOJ OIG guidelines and formatting requirements.
• Handle sensitive information securely and maintain strict confidentiality standards.
• Follow company protocols, style guides, and DOJ OIG-specific instructions.
• Collaborate with proofreaders, translators, and the Program Manager to ensure high-quality output.
• Manage time efficiently to meet assignment deadlines.
• If proofreading, read typed translations and verbatim transcripts while listening to the recording to validate content. Make edits to ensure conformance with the established templates/standards, the style guide, spelling of names per the glossary, and correct typographical and grammatical errors.
• Report to a DOJ-cleared facility to perform work.

Qualifications, Knowledge And Skill Required

• At least 2 years of transcription experience.
• Fluent in English.
• Proficient in English grammar.
• Tier 5 background investigation or ability to obtain a favorable Tier 5 background investigation.
• An active security clearance at Secret or Top Secret.
• Experience using Infinity USB Foot Pedal (IN-USB-2) preferred.
• Experience using Gear Player 4 Transcription Software preferred.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must meet the DOJ residency requirements: for three of the five years immediately prior to applying for a position, the individual must have:
  1) resided in the United States;
  2) worked for the United States overseas in a Federal or military capacity; or
  3) be a dependent of a Federal or military employee serving overseas.

Physical And Environmental Requirements

• May be required to use computer screen for extensive periods of time.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Chi-Chack LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful considerations of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, sensory, physical, or mental disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

E-Verify

This company participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

Background, Credit, and Criminal History Check

Due to the nature of the company’s work, certain positions may require completion of a successful background, credit, and/or criminal history check.

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