Job Description

Overview

SOSi is seeking an SCA Analytic Linguist to join our team supporting technical experts in analysis and review of pertinent information that is presented among other duties assigned.

Essential Job Duties

• Source documents and/or other forms of media are received from various entities. The Linguistic Analysts work closely with Government personnel as technical experts in drug control analysis to review and analyze the document(s) and/or other media for any information pertinent to ongoing investigations.
• The Linguistic Analysts shall analyze operational trends, evaluate statistical information, and provide program continuity. This is to be accomplished by analyzing and comparing applicable elements of specific communications and by supplying substantive analytical support to identify trends and subject patterns of intercepted information.
• Linguistic Analysts research and conduct analysis of intercepted materials, and a variety of other information, to identify indicators required in support of investigative operations.
• Linguistic Analysts also demonstrate expertise in the use of communication techniques.
• Linguistic Analysts examine all intercepted communication, and using their knowledge and expertise, obtain supplemental information to identify specific operational parameters and patterns.
• Reports to the Linguistic Supervisor on a daily basis to the findings from the analysis of foreign conversations, source documents, and other investigative material.
• Compares linguistic examinations of voice communications and serves as an on-site voice recognition resource.
• The Linguistic Analyst shall be capable of satisfactorily fulfilling all of the functions and duties described for Linguists.
• The Linguistic Analyst will be responsible for quality assurance of the following linguist work products: translated materials, linguist target identification, voice identification, network identification and development.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Must be 18 years old or older.

• Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.

• Be a U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Residents who are in the U.S. legally and have legal work status. Only contractor personnel who are U.S. citizens will have access to classified documents.

• Minimum of one (1) year of translation experience in the required language.

• Have demonstrated proficiency in English and the target language as demonstrated through testing. Testing shall have occurred no more than five years prior to the analytic linguist commencing work:

• Certified or the ability to become certified in listening, speaking, reading, and writing language proficiency in target native language and English.

• Familiarity with the following specific Intercept Systems is a plus:

  • Jatom Systems Incorporated (JSI) VoiceBox Intercept System – A digital communications intercept collection system used by law enforcement agencies to conduct court authorized and other lawful communications intercepts.
  • Pen-Link Lincoln Intercept System – A digital communications intercept collection system used by law enforcement agencies to conduct court authorized and other lawful communications intercepts.

• Strong oral communication skills to effectively communicate with law enforcement officials of varying backgrounds.

• Ability to understand slang and colloquial expressions in your native language, and the ability to translate these into English while still conveying the original meaning and context.

• Native fluency in language(s) other than English.

• Excellent command of English with the ability to produce clear and concise written translations, transcriptions, and summaries.

• Proficient in Microsoft office applications and ability to learn to use new software.

• Ability to type a minimum of 40 words per minute (WPM).

• Familiarity with a variety of media storage including cassettes, videos, and digital media.

• Ability to work well under pressure to meet specific deadlines.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a linguist in support of defense, intelligence, or law enforcement agencies.
• Federal law enforcement clearance.
• Flexibility to support assignments on short notice.
• Availability for multiple shifts to include weekends.

Additional Information

Work Environment

• Fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Shift-based schedules may include coverage of 24/7 operations.
• Office environment with different locations depending upon assignment.

Working at SOSi

All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.