A2 Federal, Inc. is a 8(a) Service Disabled, Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) professional services company focused on providing critical operational services, in challenging environments, to enable our government customers’ mission success. Our emphasis on support services , intelligence analysis, and multi-language disciplines are critical to effective counterintelligence awareness in mission success. A2 Federal areas of experience and expertise include IT support, transcription and monitoring services, translation and interpretation, and program management. We believe in integrity, transparency, and respect. We believe in empowering our people so they feel ownership of mission. We offer the highest possible salaries and a comprehensive and competitive fringe benefits package.
Description
The ideal candidate will perform in the role of a Primary Level Linguist and will be responsible for the full range of activities in processing material or participating in situations requiring advanced capability to perform translation, transcription and interpretation in support of the US Interagency work. In addition, the incumbent will perform “ancillary” linguistic activities, which include but are not limited to the following, are: blogging, collection, content management, editing, language training, monitoring, quality control, scanning, selection, subject matter expertise, summarizing/gisting, terminology management, translation-related services, triage, workflow, writing reports, writing analysis. Ensuring professional performance during working hours; demonstrating appropriate personal behavior during leisure hours.
Can translate a wide variety of complex texts that may contain difficult, idiomatic, scientific, and colloquial writing.
Can capture subtleties, nuance, tone and register.
Text might include commentary reflecting specific culture to analysis to argumentation and translator can capture meaning of socio-cultural elements embedded in text.
Expression reflects native usage. Transcription
Able to interpret at virtually all levels, including complex or highly complex idiomatic speech with a very high degree of accuracy.
Has excellent command in terms of speaking and comprehension of one or more dialects.
Can successfully render expressions specific to a culture, and convey almost all subtleties and nuances appropriately. Interpretation
Reviews audio materials writes/transcribes information from the target language into English with a high-degree of accuracy and expression. Must be familiar with the communications collection equipment and have basic knowledge on its operation
Must be familiar with basic investigative terminology and trends and any relative concerns regarding the investigations
Must be familiar with minimization requirements for intercepted communications and proper handling instructions General
Prompt and regular attendance.
Other duties as assigned by senior A2 Federal management.
This position will interact with both internal and external customers to include members of A2 Federal Senior Management and the US Interagency Community.
Required Skills
Near native proficiency in reading, writing and speaking in at least one of the following languages:
Arabic (MSA/Levantine)*
Arabic (MSA/North African)*
Arabic (Yemeni/North Africa)*
Arabic (MSA)*
Bengali*
Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian (Instructor)
Burmese
Chinese (Mandarin)
Chinese (Mandarin-Instructor)
Farsi (Persian)
French*
French (Instructor)
Hindi*
Indonesian
Kurdish*
Malay
Pashto*
Russian
Russian (Instructor)
Slovak
Spanish*
Spanish
Spanish (Instructor)
Tagalog
Thai
Ukrainian
Must also have near native proficiency in reading, writing and speaking in English
Has a good understanding of regional dialects
Adheres to translation/transcription/interpretation protocols.
Very good computer skills MS applications, Internet research
Can review another linguist’s work for accuracy of content and quality of written expression commensurate with his/her own ability as a translator Interface
Security Requirement
Candidate must be able to successfully pass a background and drug screening as a condition of employment. Currently, Linguists must possess and maintain a Top Secret security clearance for the duration of employment. The selected individual may/will be subject to a Government security background investigation and must meet eligibility and suitability requirements. Clearance level requirement may be subject to change at the government’s discretion. In this event, you will be required to obtain and maintain the required clearance for the duration of your employment. Incumbent may be selected at a higher or lower clearance level as specified by any change made by the Government. Additional Requirements Must be a U.S. Citizen
A2 Federal, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer of minorities, females, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other criteria, the consideration of which is made impermissible by applicable law. Applicants can learn more about the company’s status as an equal opportunity employer. #cjpost
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