Pulaar Language Specialist

9 hours ago


Ashburn, Virginia, United States KACE Full time
Pulaar Linguist Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Pulaar linguist to join our team at KACE. As a Pulaar linguist, you will be responsible for performing real-time transcriptions of sensitive material from Pulaar to English, collecting, analyzing, identifying, and decoding colloquialisms and slang terms, extracting pertinent information, and communicating that information to law enforcement agents.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Listen to oral intercepts/audio recordings in Pulaar and provide verbal and written synopsis and transcripts.
  • Relate all pertinent information to the Client.
  • Contribute to a master-list of slang words and codes (used by a particular group/organization) for the duration of the project/case.
  • Maintain a voice library for the duration of the project.
  • During inactive or low periods of activity, transcribe and translate pertinent calls assigned by their supervisor.
  • Produce court-ready transcriptions of pertinent calls following the required format.
  • Responsible for using the various reference tools created during the project.
  • Ability to transcribe a minimum of 18-22 minutes of recorded conversation in an 8-hour day.
  • Operate specialized software equipment provided by the government to include JSI voice box, Pen-link, Comverse, and other communication collection equipment used at their assigned site.
  • Maintain daily log of productivity.
  • Perform related duties as assigned, within the scope of practice.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree.
  • Three (3) years' experience in a professional setting.
  • OR Associate degree.
  • Five (5) years' experience in a professional setting.
  • OR a High School Diploma.
  • Seven (7) years of experience.
  • Minimum of one (1) year of transcription experience in the required language.
  • Must be a U.S Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident.
  • Select applicants will be subject to a government background investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements to access classified information.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • 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.
Working Conditions:

Employees will be required to work nights, weekends, and Holidays. Employees supporting this contract are considered ESSENTIAL to the Federal Government. This means that employees may be asked to work during emergency situations, including inclement weather, natural and man-made disasters, etc.

Security Requirements:

Applicants selected may be subject to a government background investigation and may be required to meet the following conditions of employment.

  • Ability to obtain/maintain a Security Clearance.
  • Favorable credit check for all cleared positions.
  • Successfully passing a background investigation, medical, and drug screen.
  • US Citizen.
  • Permanent Resident who have lived in the US for the past 3 of 5 years.


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