Maania Consultancy Services

Cryptologic Linguists - TS/SCI w/Poly

Seeking experienced Cryptologic Linguists to support our U.S. government customer in Fort Meade, MD. Cryptologic Linguists will have a significant impact on critical national security missions. Positions will be available for multiple language categories, but anticipated priority languages include Arabic, Chinese-Mandarin, Chinese-Cantonese, Farsi, Korean, Pashto, Russian, and Somali. 

Required Qualifications:

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
  • Extensive Cryptologic/SIGINT and quality-control experience ranging from Junior to Expert Level that equals 2-15+ years of experience
  • Foreign language proficiency of 3/3 in English and target language (testing requirement waived for DLPT/PQE scores within the previous year); some positions may only require 2/2
  • Willingness to undergo and ability to pass a full-scope polygraph
  • Excellent command of the grammar, constructions, and syntax of both English and the target language
  • Knowledge and understanding of the geopolitical, regional, ethnic, and cultural environment in which the language is used
  • Current knowledge of idioms, colloquialisms, and slang with a sophisticated understanding of the cultural, social, and political environment in which the language is used

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Translates and transcribes materials from a variety of written and oral communications into English; to include hardcopy, electronic, and multi-media material.
  • Provides lists (summarization of key points), extracts, full, and verbatim transcripts, as well as produces summaries from written materials
  • Performs final quality control on translations produced by other linguists ensuring the final product is a faithful and accurate rendition of the original material
  • Conducts accurate translations of audio language material and documents in hard copy and electronic formats in a manner that preserves the integrity and meaning of the original material
  • Transcribes spoken language into either the native language or machine compatible transliteration system
  • Translates language (voice) or graphic material into modern American English in either full or gisted format
  • Scans foreign language material and assigns disposition codes in accordance with established guidance
  • Drafts SIGINT reports as required
  • Creates candidate database entries for government; maintains language dictionaries and language-related target folders; electronic workspace (eWS) tools, and profiles
  • Analyzes material in and of itself or in light of other source information
  • Shares language expertise with government or contractor language and intelligence analysts, and other personnel as requested by the government (Mentoring)
  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Other, Information Technology, and Management
  • Industries

    Staffing and Recruiting

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