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SCA Foreign Language Translator (Spanish)

Fairfax, VA, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-11 → 2026-09-25

Core

Spanish linguist performing real-time monitoring, translation, and transcription of intercepted communications and legal documents for government clients.

Role type

Senior IC foreign language translator/transcriber

Builds

Verbatim transcripts, English translations, and gist summaries of intercepted audio/video and written materials

Domain

Intelligence/Law Enforcement + Linguistics

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Spanish (native/near-native fluency), English (native/near-native fluency), verbatim transcription, translation, listening comprehension, reading comprehension, slang/colloquialism identification, typing (40+ wpm), secret security clearance eligibility

Preferred skills

Degree in Spanish or related foreign language

Technologies

T2S2 systems, recording/playback equipment, digital media storage

Responsibilities

Listen to and summarize intercepted communications in real-time, translate and transcribe audio/video and written documents, validate accuracy of transcripts against source media, maintain slang/code lists, manage digital file storage and administrative documentation

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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