Armenian, Albanian, Hebrew, Romanian, Russian and Turkish Language Linguists
Core
Linguists and translators monitor, transcribe, translate, and validate intercepted communications and documents in multiple languages for government customers.
Role type
Senior IC language linguist (intelligence/intercept analysis)
Builds
Verbatim transcripts, summaries (gists), translations, and validation reports for government intelligence operations
Domain
Intelligence / National Security / Linguistics
Required skills
Native or near-native fluency in specified languages, English proficiency, listening comprehension, reading comprehension, transcription, translation, validation, slang/code identification, administrative filing
Preferred skills
Major in foreign language
Technologies
T2S2 systems, recording/playback equipment, digital media, voice libraries
Responsibilities
Listen to and summarize oral/electronic intercepts in real-time, transcribe audio/video/documents verbatim, translate foreign language materials into English, validate transcripts against source media, identify speakers via voice library, maintain slang/code lists, perform administrative filing and reporting
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC