Senior Chinese linguist
Company: Leidos
Location: Reston
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
DescriptionJob Description:The Mission Support Operation is
currently soliciting experienced senior Chinese linguists for a
language services contract supporting an Intelligence Community
customer in the National Capital Region (NCR). Linguists will be
conducting media monitoring, analysis, and translation on content
that may be technical in nature. They will perform a full range of
activities in processing textual, video, audio, and social media
material, including monitoring, selection, full translation,
summarization, and analysis based on the monitoring and analysis of
traditional media and social media information. Candidates MUST
have an active Top Secret/SCI with polygraph to be
considered.Languages of Interest: ChineseFirst and foremost, all
applicants must have full professional fluency in American English,
including a command of common idioms and expressions.The primary
responsibilities of the linguists are:Monitor assigned
Internet-based media sources and make selections based on customer
criteriaProcess source vernacular into translations, summaries,
roundups, and other defined productsAdhere to strict style and
format editorial standardsRespond to requirements from customers by
collecting data, analyzing results, and publishing detailed written
reports.Nights and weekends may be required, as directed by the
customerMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:US citizenBA degree and 8 - 12 years
of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6 - 10 years of prior
relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be
substituted in lieu of a degreeProfessional-Level proficiency in a
foreign language (ILR 3+ or higher on a translation test)Subject
matter expertise or education in politics, counter-proliferation,
cyber threats, military, science and technology, counterterrorism,
international relations, economics, or energy.Experience as a
foreign media collector, translator, analyst, technical officer, or
journalistExperience with open source research, including social
media exploitationFocused knowledge of particular media
environmentsAbility to capture geopolitical, regional, ethnic, and
cultural elements in textAbility to identify and accurately
summarize factual points as well as abstract conceptsMaster use of
reference materials.Must possess ADVANCED computer skills;
including MS Office and Internet Research skills, to be able to
produce written translations and products and Internet skills that
will allow advanced research on the WebAbility to work
independently and as a contributor to a virtual teamSelf-starter
with curious mindset and desire to solve problems and learn new
skillsStrong organizational skills, time-management skills,
attention to detail, and strong initiativePREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS:Knowledge of Human Language Technology (HLT) such as
computer assisted translation (CAT) tools (e.g,. Trados,
Worldserver, OmegaT, or other commercial tools), post-edited
machine translation, and adaptive machine translation
tools.Experience in translating or summarizing from live or
recorded video or audioAbility to triage selections to isolate
pertinent and nuanced infoSuccessful completion of English and
foreign language translation testingEducational background or
professional experience in one or more of the following fields:
Counterterrorism, Cybersecurity, Counterintelligence,
Counter-narcotics, or Counter-proliferation (or significant
educational background in chemistry, biology or physics).Pay
Range:Pay Range $84,500.00 - $130,000.00 - $175,500.00The Leidos
pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a
guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered
in extending an offer include (but are not limited to)
responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge,
skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with
market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other
law.
Keywords: Leidos, Reston , Senior Chinese linguist, Other , Reston, Virginia
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