Spanish Analytical Linguist - Los Angeles, CA

Spanish Analytical Linguist responsible for performing real-time transcriptions of sensitive material from Spanish to English, collecting and analyzing colloquialisms and slang terms, and extracting pertinent information to communicate to law enforcement agents.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree AND three (3) years’ experience in a professional setting OR Associate degree AND five (5) years’ experience in a professional setting OR a High School Diploma AND seven (7) years of experience
• Minimum of one (1) year of transcription experience in the required language
• Select applicants will be subject to a government background investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements to access classified information
• Must be a U.S Citizen
• Knowledge of source language colloquial terms and expressions
• Knowledgeable in SMS language, social media, and Webchat
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written skills in the target language, including correct and accurate grammar, punctuation, and spelling
• Must be able to meet contract requirement of a score of 3 or better on a third-party Language Assessment (Listening/Speaking/Reading/Writing) in English
• Must possess excellent verbal and written skills in the target language, including correct and accurate grammar, punctuation, and spelling
• Must possess strong computer skills in MS Office, including Microsoft Word and Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Must be able to work under pressure, in a fast-paced environment and be able to communicate effectively with management and law enforcement personnel
• Requires the ability to prioritize, have effective time management skills, meet stringent deadlines, balance multiple tasks and work in a team environment
• Ability to take technical direction and feedback from various sources
• Must type 45 words per minute

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Relocation Assistance