What are the responsibilities and job description for the Title III Analytic Spanish Linguist - Contingent Upon Award position at PGLS?
About PGLS
PGLS is a leading provider of comprehensive multilingual Translation, Interpretation, and Language Training solutions in over 200 languages and dialects. The intelligence unit provides a range of services, including social media analytics, vulnerability reports, risk assessments, and extensive OSINT analysis of current international events. Our mission is to deliver accurate and timely intelligence, enabling our clients to make informed decisions in a rapidly changing global landscape.
Position Summary
Spanish linguists are responsible for monitoring, transcribing, translating, interpreting, and analyzing source material assisting law enforcement with their investigations into narco-trafficking, counterfeiting, terrorism, fraud, and money laundering.
Job Responsibilities
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Monitor: To listen to or read foreign language communications, then subsequently type summaries into the English language.
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Transcribe: To render the spoken word of a language into the written form of the same language.
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Translate: To render the spoken or written word of one language into the written form of another language.
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Interpret: To translate orally either consecutively or simultaneously from source language to target language.
- Analyze: To examine methodically and in detail the constitution of information for purposes of explanation and interpretation.
Requirements
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Clear, concise, effective written and spoken communication skills in English and Spanish Language.
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Ability to summarize and translate audio and text, including slang and colloquialisms, in a real time manner
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Demonstrate prior interpreting and/or translating experience in a professional or personal setting
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Adequately prioritize tasks while demonstrating attention to detail and organization skills
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Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, social media, text message terminology in English and Spanish language
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Typing abilities to exceed 40 words per minute
- Clearance is preferred but not a requirement to apply
We will contact you as soon as the contract is awarded!
Benefits