Linguist jobs in Mechanicsville, MD

Overview

SOSi is seeking Linguists - Multiple Languages in Northern Virginia.The ideal candidate will be responsible for the full range of activities in processing material or participating in situations requiring advanced capability to perform translation, transcription and interpretation tasks in support of the customer. Travel may be required. 

Languages:

• Russian
• Chinese
• Ukrainian 

All others encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Linguist shall differentiate information of value and summarize in a succinct, understandable format that follows the customer's Operations and Style Guide.
• Linguist must read, write and speak the specific foreign language at a fluent or native level.
• Research foreign and domestic websites and must be able to produce reports in a specified format and may be responsible for populating spreadsheets.
• Gist, summarize and translate foreign language printed, electronic or audio/visual material into clear, understandable and idiomatically correct English.
• Able to provide interpretation services for meetings or other engagements.
• Candidate must be familiar with the culture, media and language of their target area.
• Linguist will be required to perform analysis Internet derived information.
• Linguist will be required to use a variety of computer programs including Microsoft Office products, SharePoint, and tools and programs specific to the customer.
• Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain TS/SCI security clearance.
• Bachelors Degree 
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in language support.
• Candidates must possess native or near native competency in the target language. Competency will be established via standardized language exams which must be completed as part of the application process.
• Candidate must be familiar with the culture, media, and language of their target area.
• Candidates must possess excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in using SharePoint and Microsoft Office, ability to learn additional programs and applications as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active in scope TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.
• Masters degree in a related field or MBA.
• Experience in a cyber, scientific, research, or technical field.

Working Conditions

• Travel OCONUS on a TDY basis is a requirement for some of the languages under this program. 
• Candidates must be able to support the program 24/7 when on travel.

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.