Primary Location: Remote / Various Locations in Florida
Clearance: Level II Background/Public Trust
Must be a US Citizen
Ability to work remotely: Must have reliable Internet and phone (land line or cellular) for on-call and scheduled access weekdays, weeknights, weekends, and holidays. Must be willing to deploy within 36-hours of assignment to locations across the state of Florida.
*Contingent Upon Contract Award
Obsidian Solutions Group (OSG) is seeking a Linguist (Translator/Transcriber) to join the Team! As a member of OSG’s project team, the Linguist (Translator/Transcriber) reports directly to the Site Supervisor.
The Linguist (Translator/Transcriber) will have verifiable language skills as evidenced by an ILR score of 3/3/3 in one or more languages, have experience working alone or in a team in a remote and office setting, and have a familiarity with law enforcement protocols and Title III regulations governing intercepted and collected information.
In support of Obsidian’s Title III services contract, the Linguist (Translator/Transcriber) will perform the following activities and possess the relevant qualifications, skills, and competencies listed herein.
Specific Responsibilities
- Translation and Transcription: Translate and transcribe audio, video, and written communications from the source language to English and vice versa.
- Interpretation: Conduct real-time interpretation and summation of live communications, including intercepted communications.
- Analysis: Use experience and training to analyze language, identify patterns, and create pattern-of-life artifacts for case agent use.
- Documentation: Prepare accurate and timely written summaries and reports of translated and interpreted communications.
- Cultural Awareness: Teach language skills and cultural awareness to individuals and groups as needed.
- Compliance: Ensure all translations and interpretations comply with legal and regulatory requirements, including Title III of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics, Translation, or a related field is preferred.
- Experience: Proven experience in translation, transcription, and interpretation. Experience with CAT and Machine Translation (MT) tools is a plus.
- Language Proficiency: Native or near-native proficiency in one or more target languages and advanced English language skills.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong cultural knowledge.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in using various translation and transcription tools.
- Verifiable ILR score of 3/3/3 in at least one target language and English.
- Target languages include, but are not limited to: Spanish, Haitian/French-Creole, French, Italian, Arabic, Hebrew, Russian, Chinese Mandarin, Vietnamese, Tagalog, German, Korean, Hindi, Japanese, Greek, Polish, Urdu, Gjuarati, and Portuguese.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
- Home office and traditional office settings
Travel
- Occasional requirement to travel within 48-hours’ notice of project assignment.
- Travel within Florida by air or car as required by the contract.
Company Description
Obsidian Solutions Group LLC (OSG) is a fast-growing professional services firm based in Fredericksburg, VA. We create value for our customers by delivering technology-enabled & mission-oriented technical solutions that solve complex problems, protecting people, information, and assets. Our core capabilities are in providing Enterprise IT, Intelligence Analysis, Production & Development and Knowledge-Based Professional Services Solutions that enable the customer’s mission. Obsidian Solutions Group LLC is a veteran-owned small business.
A career at Obsidian Solutions Group means you are able to put your expertise, credentials, and talents to great use working with customers in the DOD and Intelligence Community, while enjoying the excitement of working in a fast-growing organization committed to making a difference for our customers and in our community. Contribute independently and collaboratively alongside our amazing team of doers and thinkers. Obsidian Solutions Group is small enough to offer a family atmosphere yet large enough to deliver a highly competitive compensation package. We hire and retain the best in the industry, offering exceptional benefits that protect the well-being of our employees, their spouses and domestic partners, and their families.
Our corporate philosophy is centered on hiring and retaining employees with the requisite skills, professional experience, personal commitment, and ethical standards necessary to foster a culture of operational excellence necessary to surpass our customer’s expectations.
Disclaimer
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Obsidian Solutions Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, protected veteran status, and any other non-merit factor, or any other characteristic protected by law.
