KACE Job Openings

Linguist - (Spanish Mexican & Urban English) - Lorton, VA

Lorton, VA · Contract

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About the role

You will capture accurate, court-ready written products
and extract and communicate pertinent information to law enforcement personnel.
This role is a good fit for linguists and interpreters who are comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where accuracy, attention to detail, and clear written documentation are essential.

Build and maintain a master list of slang terms and codes used by a particular group/organization for the duration of the project/case.
Build and maintain a voice library for the duration of the project.
Transcribe and translate pertinent calls and documents, as assigned by the supervisor.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Maintain a daily productivity log in accordance with project requirements.
When assigned to a project, linguists are expected to support the effort through completion and are typically scheduled to work up to 40 hours per week.
Our employees bring a wide range of skills, experiences and perspectives to the critical government operations we support, making a measurable impact every day.

Ability to meet the position requirement of a score of 3 or better on a third-party language assessment (Listening/Speaking/Reading/Writing) in English and Spanish.
ability to meet deadlines, balance multiple tasks, and work effectively in a team environment.
Listen to live or recorded communications in Spanish & Urban English and produce verbal and written synopses and transcriptions, as required by the project.
Produce court-ready (accurate, clearly formatted, and complete) transcriptions of pertinent calls, chats, and documents in the required format.
Transcribe a minimum of 16 minutes of recorded conversation in an 8-hour day (per required format and quality standards).

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Minimum one (1) year of translation experience in the required language.
Knowledge of Spanish, Mexican Dialect & Urban English colloquialisms, slang terms, and regional expressions.
Familiarity with SMS shorthand, social media terminology, and web chat communications.
Excellent verbal and written skills in the target language, including accurate grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Must be available for nationwide travel.
Must score 90% or higher on all APOLLO assessments.
Must score 100% on the 2nd Interview screening.
Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment and communicate effectively with management and law enforcement personnel.
Ability to take technical direction and incorporate feedback from multiple sources.
Must type 45 words per minute.

For more information about the company, please visit our website at www.kacecompany.com.
This is purpose-driven work, and we are committed to delivering a workforce that is mission-focused, accountable, and dedicated to advancing the nation's safety, security and performance.
At KACE, purpose and service are at the heart of everything we do, and every role plays a part in the mission.
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