Job Description

Raytheon Technologies is seeking a motivated and experienced Linguistic Analyst for a legacy language based project with a native level fluency in one of the following languages: Arabic, Turkish, Swahili, Somali, Tuareg, Hausa, African French, Bahasa/Indonesian, Pashto, Uzbek or Urdu. You will be part of a linguistic analytical team providing operational language/translation support to in a highly fluid and fast paced environment for a commercial client in Herndon, VA.

You must be proficient at reviewing and analyzing complex foreign language source material for content and significance; transcribing/translating advanced graphic and/or voice language material into modern American English or a targeted language in either verbatim or gisted format; providing detailed assessments of current events based on the collection, research and analysis of open source information foreign language material; providing quality control of transcripts and translations; preparing and providing quality control of reports; preparing and presenting detailed and unique technical briefings; and sharing language expertise. You should be adept in multiple social media platforms.

You may also perform activities across analytical linguistic disciplines including but not limited to: linguistic review, analysis and reporting; all-source analytic research, training and reporting; analytic methodology development, training and application; employment of various analytic capabilities. You may assist in developing and maintaining relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, and partners.

You must be able to adapt when facing changes in the work environment while maintaining effectiveness. Seek new areas for learning while creating and taking advantage of those opportunities. As a member of a team participate in the completion of goals. Provide an individual or groups with clear information or ideas through a variation of media. With any work situation be open to try unique ways to deal with problems.

Primary responsibilities include:

* Reviews and analyzes foreign language source material for content and significance
* Transcribes/translates advanced graphic and/or voice language material into modern American English or a targeted language in either verbatim or gisted format
* Prepares assessments of current events based on the collection, research, analysis and interpretations of classified and open source information foreign language material
* Provides quality control of transcripts, translations and reports
* Develops and implements translation methodology and quality control procedures and standards
* Drafts and presents technical briefings
* Shares language expertise
* Operates transcription equipment.

This position requires an active (or ability to obtain) U.S. Security Clearance, for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. This position is contingent upon program/customer concurrence. Candidates must be willing to undergo a rigorous background check.

Required Skills:

* Must be fluent (written and verbal) in one of the following languages:
* Arabic, Turkish, Swahili, Somali, Tuareg, Hausa, African French, Bahasa/Indonesian, Pashto, Uzbek or Urdu
* 5 or more years of experience with Open Source Technology
* Willing and able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance

Desired Skills:

* Adept with multiple Social Media platforms
* Current US Secret Clearance or higher preferred

Required Education (including Major):

* Bachelor's degree or 8 years experience in lieu of degree.

This position requires either a U.S. Person or a Non-U.S. Person who is eligible to obtain any required Export Authorization.
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