26.885, Jobs: Translation: Linguist, Esprit de Corps, Corporation

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LINGUIST List: Vol-26-885. Wed Feb 11 2015. ISSN: 1069 - 4875.

Subject: 26.885, Jobs: Translation: Linguist, Esprit de Corps, Corporation

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Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2015 19:33:45
From: Martina Lay [mlay at edcfederal.com]
Subject: Translation: Linguist, Esprit de Corps, Corporation

 
University or Organization: Esprit de Corps, Corporation 
Job Location: Virginia, USA 
Web Address: http://www.edcfederal.com
Job Title: Primary, Senior and Expert Linguists
Job Rank: Linguist - Analyst; Other

Specialty Areas: Translation; intelligence analysis, subject matter expertise, counterterrorism


Description:

EDC is currently seeking a qualified Linguists and analysts to join our world-
class team of knowledge leaders.

Responsibilities Include:

- Translation
- Transcription
- Gisting/Summarizing
- Briefings

Desired Skills:

- Experience as a linguist supporting contingency operations
- Knowledge of U.S. Intelligence Community, military, cryptologic, and or law
enforcement experience
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in Target Language
and in English
- Linguists who are proficient in multiple languages are strongly desired.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- Near native proficiency in reading, writing and speaking in at least one of
the following languages: Chinese (West Coast Position), Pashto & Dari, Kurdish
(Travel Position), Chinese (Northern Virginia Position), Farsi (VA), Arabic
(VA), Arabic (Travel), Russian (VA), Korean (VA)
- Must also have near native proficiency in reading, writing and speaking in
English.
- Has a good understanding of regional dialects.
- Adheres to translation/transcription/interpretation protocols.
- Very good computer skills in MS applications, Internet research.
   
Security Requirements:

- Top Secret/SCI Preferred but lower clearances or no clearances will be
considered dependent upon skills and experience
- Must be able to Obtain a Top Secret/SCI with polygraph

Additional Requirements:

- BA/BS Preferred.  Work experience may be substituted for education and
education may be substituted for work experience.
- Must have 2-5 years (Primary) / 5-10 (Senior - Expert) years related
experience or military training.
- Must be able to perform full range of activities as a linguist i.e.
translation, transcription, interpretation.
- Some positions require short or long term travel

Professional/Certification Requirements:

- Advanced professional capabilities.

Senior: minimum ILR 4-4+ for translation or interpretation on interagency
language roundtable.

Expert: minimum ILR 5-5+ for translation or interpretation on interagency
language roundtable.

Primary: minimum ILR 3-3+ for translation or interpretation on interagency
language roundtable.

Esprit de Corps is a professional services corporation that excels at
producing sophisticated solutions in support of our nation’s interests at home
and abroad. Leveraging our team of subject matter experts in rule of law and
border security, languages and intelligence, we produce effective and
efficient solutions in a complex global environment. With our subject matter
expertise in specialized, professional, and academic disciplines—and our
ability to recruit the finest professionals - EDC offers streamlined,
flexible, and reliable solutions.

Founded by academics and educators, Esprit de Corps’ success is directly
attributable to its reliance on the simple belief that knowledge promotes our
national interests, informs our public policy, enhances national security, and
strengthens democracy across the globe.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to
understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of
skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated
with it.

EDC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other criteria the consideration
of which is made impermissible by applicable law.



Application Deadline: 30-May-2015 (Open until filled)
	  
Email Address for Applications: jointhecorps at edcfederal.com 
Web Address for Applications: http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH08/ats/careers/jobSearch.jsp?org=ESPRDECO&cws=1 
Contact Information:
	President & CEO Martina Lay 
	Email: mlay at edcfederal.com 
	Phone: 571-263-1113 





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