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SCA Analytic Linguist

Houston, TX, usFull-time2026-07-02 → 2026-11-10
On-site · United StatesFreelance / independent contractorUnited States citizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Provide live monitoring, translation, transcription, and interpretation of intercepted foreign language communications to support federal law enforcement investigations.

Role type

Analytic Linguist (Law Enforcement Support)

Builds

Operational support for ongoing and upcoming law enforcement investigations

Domain

Law enforcement / Intelligence / Defense

Required skills

Native fluency in Spanish, English proficiency, translation, transcription, interpretation, legal briefing comprehension, court testimony, security clearance eligibility

Preferred skills

Experience in defense/intelligence/law enforcement, familiarity with Jatom Systems VoiceBox and Pen-Link Lincoln Intercept Systems, federal law enforcement clearance

Technologies

Jatom Systems VoiceBox, Pen-Link Lincoln Intercept System, Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

Monitor live intercepted communications and provide immediate verbal summaries, transcribe audio/video to English, interpret consecutively or simultaneously, validate accuracy of translations/transcriptions, summarize communications for law enforcement, attend legal briefings, assist in evidence preparation, serve as fact witness in court

Seniority

Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC