6 Russian Ukrainian Linguist jobs in Reston

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.

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.

As an Assessment Specialist within the Asset Creation team, you will work as both a content and assessment expert to develop K-12 assessments for our state and district clients. Our team develops standards-based assessments for students across the United States. We collaborate with education departments, committees of educators, and business partners to develop assessments of learning that are accessible to all students. We are looking for flexible and creative content experts to join our team.
**Responsibilities:**
● Develop and review content-specific test items, including multiple choice, technology enhanced, extended response, cluster sets, performance-based tasks, and simulations across multiple grade levels for large-scale assessments
● Help develop item, passage, and test specifications, item development plans, test blueprints, and other ancillary documents
● Help select, assign, manage, and train item/passage writers and educators to develop items based on standards, cognitive complexity, and item development best practices
● Facilitate and support customer meetings and provide content assessment expertise
● Facilitate activities related to test construction and review of composed test forms
● Consult with the customer as required, including participation in planning, status, review meetings, etc.
● Work closely with test development managers, other content developers, psychometricians, and other Pearson groups
● Perform other duties as assigned
● Some travel required
**Qualifications:**
● Bachelor's degree in education, content-specific area, or equivalent experience required
● Five years' experience as an elementary or secondary teacher in the field of content-specific area preferred
● Professional knowledge of content-specific area and educational trends required
● Some experience in large-scale educational measurement preferred
● General knowledge of all phases of the development, processing, scoring, and reporting of large-scale assessments preferred
● Outstanding oral and written communication skills
● Ability to creatively and flexibly address challenges with a variety of audiences
● Excellent planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills and the ability to work on multiple activities and adapt to unexpected events
● Skill in basic software tools and technology and the confidence necessary to work with unfamiliar programs
**Compensation at Pearson** is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by the California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York State, New York City, Vermont, Washington State, and Washington DC laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:
The minimum full-time salary range is between $65,000 - $75,000.
This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here.
**_Applications will be accepted through Friday, Sept 5, 2025. This window may be extended depending on business needs._**
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**Who we are:**
At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.
Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing
**Job:** Learning Subject Matter Experts
**Job Family:** LEARNING_&_CONTENT_DEVELOPMENT
**Organization:** Assessment & Qualifications
**Schedule:** FULL_TIME
**Workplace Type:** Remote
**Req ID:** 20878
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As an Assessment Specialist within the Asset Creation team, you will work as both a content and assessment expert to develop K-12 assessments for our state and district clients. Our team develops standards-based assessments for students across the United States. We collaborate with education departments, committees of educators, and business partners to develop assessments of learning that are accessible to all students. We are looking for flexible and creative content experts to join our team.
**Responsibilities:**
● Develop and review content-specific test items, including multiple choice, technology enhanced, extended response, cluster sets, performance-based tasks, and simulations across multiple grade levels for large-scale assessments
● Help develop item, passage, and test specifications, item development plans, test blueprints, and other ancillary documents
● Help select, assign, manage, and train item/passage writers and educators to develop items based on standards, cognitive complexity, and item development best practices
● Facilitate and support customer meetings and provide content assessment expertise
● Facilitate activities related to test construction and review of composed test forms
● Consult with the customer as required, including participation in planning, status, review meetings, etc.
● Work closely with test development managers, other content developers, psychometricians, and other Pearson groups
● Perform other duties as assigned
● Some travel required
**Qualifications:**
● Bachelor's degree in education, content-specific area, or equivalent experience required
● Five years' experience as an elementary or secondary teacher in the field of content-specific area preferred
● Professional knowledge of content-specific area and educational trends required
● Some experience in large-scale educational measurement preferred
● General knowledge of all phases of the development, processing, scoring, and reporting of large-scale assessments preferred
● Outstanding oral and written communication skills
● Ability to creatively and flexibly address challenges with a variety of audiences
● Excellent planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills and the ability to work on multiple activities and adapt to unexpected events
● Skill in basic software tools and technology and the confidence necessary to work with unfamiliar programs
**Compensation at Pearson** is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by the California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York State, New York City, Vermont, Washington State, and Washington DC laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:
The minimum full-time salary range is between $65,000 - $75,000.
This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here.
**_Applications will be accepted through Friday, Sept 5, 2025. This window may be extended depending on business needs._**
#LI-CH2
**Who we are:**
At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.
Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing
**Job:** Learning Subject Matter Experts
**Job Family:** LEARNING_&_CONTENT_DEVELOPMENT
**Organization:** Assessment & Qualifications
**Schedule:** FULL_TIME
**Workplace Type:** Remote
**Req ID:** 20879
#location

As an Assessment Specialist within the Asset Creation team, you will work as both a content and assessment expert to develop K-12 assessments for our state and district clients. Our team develops standards-based assessments for students across the United States. We collaborate with education departments, committees of educators, and business partners to develop assessments of learning that are accessible to all students. We are looking for flexible and creative content experts to join our team.
**Responsibilities:**
● Develop and review content-specific test items, including multiple choice, technology enhanced, extended response, cluster sets, performance-based tasks, and simulations across multiple grade levels for large-scale assessments
● Help develop item, passage, and test specifications, item development plans, test blueprints, and other ancillary documents
● Help select, assign, manage, and train item/passage writers and educators to develop items based on standards, cognitive complexity, and item development best practices
● Facilitate and support customer meetings and provide content assessment expertise
● Facilitate activities related to test construction and review of composed test forms
● Consult with the customer as required, including participation in planning, status, review meetings, etc.
● Work closely with test development managers, other content developers, psychometricians, and other Pearson groups
● Perform other duties as assigned
● Some travel required
**Qualifications:**
● Bachelor's degree in education, content-specific area, or equivalent experience required
● Five years' experience as an elementary or secondary teacher in the field of content-specific area preferred
● Professional knowledge of content-specific area and educational trends required
● Some experience in large-scale educational measurement preferred
● General knowledge of all phases of the development, processing, scoring, and reporting of large-scale assessments preferred
● Outstanding oral and written communication skills
● Ability to creatively and flexibly address challenges with a variety of audiences
● Excellent planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills and the ability to work on multiple activities and adapt to unexpected events
● Skill in basic software tools and technology and the confidence necessary to work with unfamiliar programs
**Compensation at Pearson** is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by the California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York State, New York City, Vermont, Washington State, and Washington DC laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:
The minimum full-time salary range is between $65,000 - $75,000.
This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here.
**_Applications will be accepted through Friday, Sept 5, 2025. This window may be extended depending on business needs._**
#LI-CH2
**Who we are:**
At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.
Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing
**Job:** Learning Subject Matter Experts
**Job Family:** LEARNING_&_CONTENT_DEVELOPMENT
**Organization:** Assessment & Qualifications
**Schedule:** FULL_TIME
**Workplace Type:** Remote
**Req ID:** 20846
#location