TPG Analytics - Spanish Linguist Lorton, VA

Audio Transcriber is needed in Lorton, United States.

Client: TPG Analytics

Location: Lorton, VA

Contract: Part-time

Job Description

Title: Spanish Linguist

Location: Lorton, VA

Security Clearance: Public Trust

Schedule: This is an as Needed Part-Time Essential Services Position which will require you to work Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. This position is subject to the Service Contract Act and is classified as non-exempt, which means you will be eligible for overtime.

Hourly: $28.73/hr

About KACE:

KACE aims to shape the nation’s safety, security, and quality of life by working alongside talented professionals who are purpose-driven, forward-focused, open-minded, trustworthy, and invested. Join KACE to make a difference!

Job Summary:

The Linguists are responsible for performing real-time transcriptions of sensitive material from Spanish to English; collecting, analyzing, identifying, and decoding colloquialisms and slang terms; extracting pertinent information, and communicating that information to law enforcement agents. The linguist will also transcribe source documents and recordings from various media formats.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Listen to oral and written intercepts or pre-recorded communications in Spanish and provide verbal and written synopsis and transcriptions as applicable per project.
• Relate all pertinent information to the Client when supporting a live project.
• Contribute to a master-list of slang words and codes used by specific groups/organizations for the project duration.
• Maintain a voice library for the project duration.
• Transcribe and translate pertinent calls and documents as assigned by supervisor.
• Produce court-ready transcriptions of pertinent calls, chats, and documents, following the required format.
• Use various reference tools created during the project.
• Transcribe a minimum of 16 minutes of recorded conversation in an 8-hour day.
• Operate specialized software equipment provided by the government.
• Maintain a daily log of productivity.

Minimum Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree AND three (3) years’ experience in a professional setting OR Associate degree AND five (5) years’ experience OR High School Diploma AND seven (7) years of experience.
• Minimum of one (1) year of transcription experience in the required language.
• Select applicants may be subject to a government background investigation.
• U.S Citizen required.
• Knowledge of source language colloquial terms and expressions.
• Knowledgeable in SMS language, social media, and Webchat.
• Excellent verbal and written skills in the target language, with correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Ability to meet contract requirement of a score of 3 or better on a third-party Language Assessment in English.
• Strong computer skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Ability to work under pressure and communicate effectively with management and law enforcement personnel.
• Strong prioritization, time management skills, and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to take technical direction and feedback.
• Typing speed of 45 words per minute.

Clearance

• Ability to obtain/maintain a Security Clearance.
• Favorable credit check for all cleared positions.
• Successfully passing a background investigation, medical and drug screen.
• U.S Citizen or Permanent Resident who has lived in the U.S. for the past 3 of 5 years.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Mobility to attend meetings with other managers and employees.
• Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling: 0% - 10% of the time.
• Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: 0% - 10% of the time.
• Must be able to write, type, and use a telephone system 100% of the time.
• Sitting for prolonged periods of time while monitoring calls with restricted ability to leave the desk.

Additional Information

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may revise duties as necessary without updating this job description.

KACE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, disability, or any other protected class.

KACE complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.