SOSi
Linguist Supervisor
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Linguist Supervisor
Company Description
Founded in 1989, SOSi is among the largest private, founder-owned technology and services integrators in the defence and government services industry. We deliver tailored solutions, trusted leadership, and trusted results to enable national security missions worldwide.
Overview
SOSi is seeking a Linguist Supervisor to join our team, overseeing the work of Linguists in support of our customer.
Essential Duties
- Be the main liaison between SOSi Headquarters Program Management Office (PMO), SOSi personnel, and government officials
- Serve as SOSi’s authorized representative for the technical and administrative performance of all services required by the Field Division, District, Regional, or post of duty office they support
- Act as the single point of contact (POC) for the assigned location through which all government engagement and communications shall be conducted
- Ensure satisfactory fulfillment of all the functions and duties described for Analytic Linguists
- Effectively and efficiently plan and organize various duties
- Assign Linguists to:
- Monitor real-time oral telecommunications and/or written communication intercepts
- Transcribe, translate, and validate completed work
- Be accountable for daily work assignments and product delivery
- Ensure implementation and full operational status of Contractor’s QC Plan
- Verify completion of Linguist work assignments prior to end of shift
- Oversee daily activity to ensure proper execution of all tasks
- Maintain records of:
- Work production
- Evidence control
- Any other required administrative records
- Prepare and present a quarterly schedule to SOSi, COR, or designee detailing:
- Adequate manpower coverage for each shift for the forthcoming quarter
- Maintain time and attendance records for all Contract personnel
- Monitor, record, translate, transcribe, and synopsize content of real-time oral and/or written communications
- Transcribe from storage media including:
- Audio cassettes
- Video cassettes
- Other digital media
- Task performed in both the required foreign language and English
- Prepare typed English translations and/or transcriptions from other source media
- Perform QC review(s) of completed work
- Validate the accuracy of translations and transcriptions
- Appear in court when subpoenaed to testify
- Interpret oral and/or written conversations, concurrently and/or simultaneously
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Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
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Education:
- Bachelor’s degree with a major in Spanish from an English-speaking college or university, OR
- Bachelor’s degree with a major in English from a Spanish-speaking college or university
- OR in lieu of degree, a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience
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Experience (Supervisory):
- At least three (3) years demonstrating:
- Oral and written communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Administrative management skills
- Proven ability to:
- Effectively manage people and resources
- Satisfy project objectives
- Ensure completion of assigned tasks
- At least three (3) years demonstrating:
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Language Proficiency:
- Exceptional command of the English language, with ability to deliver clear, concise verbal and written communication
- Native or near-native ability to:
- Listen and comprehend living in a foreign language
- Follow spoken language (verbal) and written text accurately
- Understand slang and colloquial expressions
- English verbal fluency that allows paraphrasing or explanation without hindrance necessary
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Administrative Skills:
- Ability to work well under pressure to meet specific deadlines
- Minimum 40 WPM typing/word processing and managerial presentation skills
Additional Information
Work Environment
- Normal office working conditions
- Requires periods of non-traditional hours, including:
- Consecutive nights and weekends when necessary
- May require ability to lift/move objects or packages weighing up to 25 lbs
- Up to 25% travel, in support of assigned tasks and responsibilities
Working at SOSi
- Consideration for all qualified individuals; no discrimination for any reason based on:
- Gender, race, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic
Clearance Requirement: Tier II Compensation: USD $59,644 – $123,877 (yearly)
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