5 Russian Ukrainian Linguist jobs in Reston

Overview SOSi is seeking linguists with Russian and Ukrainian for work in Northern Virginia. In this role you will integrate into a client team to provide a full range of language support, including processing written and audio materials, providing linguistic and cultural expertise, or supporting engagements with your translation, transcription, and interpretation skills. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and collaborate and engage with client personnel to further mission. Essential Job Duties Read, write, and speak Russian and Ukrainian at a fluent or native level. Gist, summarize, and translate Russian and Ukrainian printed, electronic, or audio/visual material into clear, understandable, and idiomatically correct English. Review a broad range of information sources, identify information of value, and summarize content in a succinct, understandable format that retains linguistic and cultural nuance while following the customer's Operations and Style Guide. Leverage knowledge of cyber, science, technology, and military terms to ensure precision in translated materials, including lengthy documents. Use a variety of computer programs including Microsoft Office products and SharePoint. Must be able to learn new tools and applications specific to the customer. Some positions may be required to provide interpretation services for meetings or other engagements. Services could include simultaneous or consecutive interpretation while preserving the nuance of speaker. Travel may be required for some positions. Minimum Requirements The federal government requires all linguists on this contract to obtain and maintain a security clearance. This security clearance requires U.S. citizenship. Exiting, in-scope TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph. Bachelor's Degree. Minimum of three years of experience in translation support. Candidates must possess native or near native competency in Russian and Ukrainian (ILR 4-5). Competency will be determined by standardized language exams which must be completed as part of the application process. Existing familiarity with cyber, science, technology, or military terms or willingness to expand vocabulary into prioritized topics. Candidate must be familiar with the culture, media, and linguistic nuance of Russian and Ukrainian. Candidates must possess excellent English written and verbal communication skills. Competency will be determined by a standardized exam which must be completed as part of the application process. Experience in using SharePoint and Microsoft Office, ability to learn additional programs and applications as needed. For positions requiring travel, candidates will be required to maintain a passport and secure medical clearance. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in a related field. Experience in the US intelligence, military, cryptographic, or law enforcement communities. Work Environment Full-time onsite work. No possibility of remote work. Work locations may be anywhere in the WMA area. Opportunities for travel on a TDY basis, in some cases for one to three months. Some TDY coverage may require extended hours, up to 11 hours per day, and non-traditional schedules, including nights and weekends. Travel may include CONUS, OCONUS, and Conflict Zone. Positions which require travel will be identified during hiring process after clearance validation and customer and approval. Working at SOSi All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.
SOSi is an equal employment opportunity employer and affirmative action employer. All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or protected veteran status. SOSi takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance diversity and inclusion of individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Overview SOSi is seeking Armenian, Hebrew, Romanian, Russian, Serbo-Croation and Turkish Language Linguists to join our team supporting all duties assigned to communicate and translate within our customer's requirements. Languages can also include Albanian, Bosnian, Bulgarin, Byelorussian, Czech, Estonian, Georgian, Hungarian, Kazakh, Kirghiz, Lativan, Lithuanian, Luxembourgisch, Macedonian, Romansh, Slovak, Slovene, Tajik, Ukranian, Uzbek, and Yiddish. Essential Job Duties All Linguists will be capable of satisfactorily performing various linguistic functions and duties throughout a shift as described below for monitoring, organizing, categorizing, translating, transcribing, interpreting, performing quality control, and validating services. Linguists will be responsible for monitoring varying numbers of communication intercepts during any given shift. The Linguist will listen to oral and/or electronic communication intercepts or other digital media in English and in foreign languages and provide an immediate oral summary in English, followed by a hand-written or typed (as instructed by the Linguistic Supervisor) summary in English in a format specified by the government customer. The Linguist shall review the summary for accuracy. The Linguist will operate equipment such directed by customer personnel, to include recording and playback equipment, televisions, computers, digital T2S2 systems and/or other equipment as required. The Linguist will prepare a summary of each intercept to include, but not limited to, a hand written or typed synopsis (gist) in English that is grammatically correct; date and time of recording; and other relevant information as instructed by the Linguistic Supervisor. The Linguist will correctly identify the conversant(s) through use of a voice library and/or from the context of the conversation. The Linguist will enter the summary into a digital medium when required. The Linguist will sign all gists, summary logs, or documents that are prepared as may be required. The Linguist will digitally initial all files, transcripts, translations or other work products, which is to be witnessed by another person as may be required. The Linguist will maintain a list of slang words and codes used by the conversants for the duration of the communications intercept. The Linguist will prepare digital copies for storage, as directed by the COR for all intercepted communication. The Linguist will perform administrative duties related to the above duties, such as arranging log sheets, gists, and/or summaries into binders and/or file folders; copying and assembling related paperwork and reporting. Linguists will have the ability to understand the specific tasks being processed and produced. Linguists will understand and comply with all Court regulations concerning minimization procedures. The Translator/Transcriber shall prepare an English translation and/or transcription from a variety of English or foreign language source exhibits including, but not limited to, audio and video cassette; recorded conversations; facsimile documents; handwritten and/or typed materials such as legal documents, diaries, computerized printouts; computer disks; personal paper; maps; charts; ledgers; and notes. Material to be translated and/or transcribed shall be determined by the COR and assigned to the linguist through the Linguistic Supervisor. The Translator/Transcriber shall correctly identify the conversant(s) through use of a voice library and/or from the context of the conversation. The Translator/Transcriber shall type all transcripts unless instructed to hand write a transcript. The Translator/Transcriber shall type in the foreign language, in English or both verbatim, free of typographical errors, and without the omission of a word or words (the words spoken on the source recording, or the words written on the source document). The transcript shall be in a format specified by the government customer. A source document may be a map, chart, or other type of written information. The Translator/Transcriber shall utilize a format closely resembling the original document if the original document is a source document such as a map, chart or other type of written information. The Translator/Transcriber shall utilize correct grammar and punctuation in all English transcripts. The Translator/Transcriber's Linguistic Supervisor shall provide the COR with a printed typed copy of the transcript and the computer media in a time frame established by the COR. The Translator/Transcriber shall enter a file title that is a combination of the intercept identification number, the call number, and any other unique identifier prescribed by the customer onto the printed transcript. The Translator/Transcriber shall perform administrative duties related to the tasking, such as arranging gists and/or summaries into binders and/or file folders; copying and assembling related paperwork. The Translator/Transcriber shall have the ability to understand the specific tasks being processed and /or produced. Interpreter Duties The Interpreter shall orally and consecutively interpret a foreign into English and English into a foreign language. The Interpreter shall make notes of the interpretation and provide notes to the Linguistic Supervisor or COR, as requested. Validation Duties A Linguist, other than the Linguist performing the original work, shall validate a transcript by comparing the completed transcript and/or translation to the source media (such as cassette recording, compact disks, MO Disk, or documents) to ensure that the final work is verbatim, and that the translation presents a true rendering in English. The Linguist who conducted the validation shall sign a statement on the final document attesting to the accuracy of the final work. Minimum Requirements Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level security clearance. Bachelor's Degree or a minimum of 4 years of combined work and educational experience. Candidate must successfully undergo and pass a language assessment in the four main categories: speaking, listening, reading, and writing in both native tongue and English. Additional Linguist requirements are as follows: Excellent command of the English language and have the ability to provide clear, concise, oral and written communications. Skills necessary to listen to and comprehend a foreign language with native or near-native ability, and to follow accurately the basic elements of conversation, whether written or verbal. Skills necessary to read and comprehend a foreign language with a native or near-native ability, and to read and understand various text-types. Ability to comprehend slang and colloquial expressions in a foreign language and translate them into their English equivalent. A sufficiently broad vocabulary in English that paraphrasing or explaining is unnecessary. Ability to work well under pressure to meet specific deadlines. A minimum of 40 wpm typing/word processing skills. The Government may waive the basic typing skill proficiency level under extenuating circumstances. The COR will evaluate the circumstances on a case-by-case basis. Ability to understand the specific tasks being processed and produced. Ability to effectively understand face-to-face speech with sufficiently broad vocabulary that paraphrasing, or explanations are unnecessary. Armenian, Hebrew, Romanian, Russian and Turkish Linguists language fluency is required with verification of language skills. Preferred Qualifications Major or study in the appropriate foreign language preferred. Work Environment Fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Part-time to Full Time shift-based work as required to fulfill required deadlines. Work can include Monday - Sunday coverage. Flexibility to support during site's shift hours of 8:00am - 4:30pm and 3:30pm - 12:00am, as long as deadline(s) are met. Not eligible for remote work unless required and approved by the customer. Working at SOSi All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.
SOSi is an equal employment opportunity employer and affirmative action employer. All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or protected veteran status. SOSi takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance diversity and inclusion of individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Technical Language Support Specialist

JTG is currently seeking a Technical Language Support Specialist for an immediate full-time position

The Technical Language Support Specialist will work with linguistic experts to format language reference and teaching materials for print and electronic delivery. Sample duties include the creation, maintenance, sorting and indexing of complex databases, customizing equipment to handle languages with different scripts, and converting data files to and from different software and operating systems. Strong candidates will offer additional technical expertise in audio production or general network administration to share duties with other members of the technical support team.

Location: Hyattsville, MD

Basic requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field or five years of experience in technical support of processing of less commonly taught languages
li>Proficiency in UNICODE and LMF encoding
• Strong command of written and spoken English, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-experts
• Interest in human languages and linguistics

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with audio recording equipment, software, and standards
• Advanced knowledge other than language

The position reports to the Director of Language Research

Founded in 1995, JTG is an Employee-Owned Company that is specialized in language services, training, and analytics. JTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Strong preference is given to a candidate who is able to commute to Princeton, NJ on a regular basis. This may require you to be on site several times per month.
**Job Description**
+ Provide interpretation/translation to various meetings/projects to support Otsuka's global initiatives involving Otsuka staff, partner companies, outside consultants, and vendors.
+ Provide Japanese cultural training to Otsuka US and affiliates. Also offer expertise in Japanese culture and language to various organizational initiatives.
+ Liaise with language service vendors to arrange external linguists and oversee successful assignment completion.
+ Contribute to department operations by monitoring service metrics and generating monthly reports.
+ Manage user administration of subscribed systems and tools and monitor usage.
+ Support various department projects and initiatives, including the implementation of the most up-to-date language technologies and solutions, and process improvement.
**Qualifications**
Required
+ Minimum bachelor's degree
+ 2+ years of experience in the interpretation/translation industry
+ Strong capability in different modes of interpretation and translation including simultaneous interpretation, consecutive interpretation, whispering, and sight translation
+ Fluency in Japanese and English with comprehensive understanding of Japanese and American cultures and their differences
+ Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
+ Have initiative and proactively strive for superior customer services and outcomes
+ Ability to build and maintain effective relationships and partnerships with internal customers and global key stakeholders
+ Ability to handle sensitive or confidential information
+ Ability to identify and solve problems effectively with creative or innovative solutions
+ Ability to work independently and collaboratively while adhering to well-defined and well-established departmental procedures and processes
+ Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast paced and fast changing environment
+ Up to 5% domestic travel may be required based upon business needs
Preferred
+ Master's degree in interpretation
+ Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical industry
+ Experience with a global work environment
**Competencies**
**Accountability for Results -** Stay focused on key strategic objectives, be accountable for high standards of performance, and take an active role in leading change.
**Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving -** Make decisions considering the long-term impact to customers, patients, employees, and the business.
**Patient & Customer Centricity -** Maintain an ongoing focus on the needs of our customers and/or key stakeholders.
**Impactful Communication -** Communicate with logic, clarity, and respect. Influence at all levels to achieve the best results for Otsuka.
**Respectful Collaboration -** Seek and value others' perspectives and strive for diverse partnerships to enhance work toward common goals.
**Empowered Development -** Play an active role in professional development as a business imperative.
Minimum $86,661.00 - Maximum $119,130.00, plus incentive opportunity: The range shown represents a typical pay range or starting salary for candidates hired to perform the work. Other elements may be used to determine actual salary such as the candidate's job experience, specific skills, and comparison to internal incumbents currently in role. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with states and local laws.
**Company benefits** : Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, company provided basic life, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, a generous 401(k) match, flexible time off, paid holidays, and paid leave programs as well as other company provided benefits.
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