Mandarin Linguist - San Diego, Ca

KACE - Powering Possibility

San Diego, CA, US
Hourly: $40.00ph; overtime eligible under service ...
Mandarin to english transcription
Live and recorded audio processing
Slang and colloquialism identification
Linguists are responsible for performing real-time transcriptions of sensitive material from Mandarin to English for law enforcement

Job Summary

  • Linguists are responsible for performing real-time transcriptions of sensitive material from Mandarin to English for law enforcement.
  • The position requires the ability to extract pertinent information, decode slang terms, and produce court-ready transcriptions.
  • KACE employees bring diverse talents to critical projects that help shape the nation's safety, security, and quality of life.

Matching Summary

Linguists are responsible for performing real-time transcriptions of sensitive material from Mandarin to English for law enforcement.

Salary

Hourly: $40.00/hr; Overtime eligible under Service Contract Act; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Mandarin to English transcription
  • Live and recorded audio processing
  • Slang and colloquialism identification
  • Court-ready transcription production
  • Specialized government software operation
  • 16 minutes per hour transcription rate
  • 45 words per minute typing speed

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of SMS and social media language
  • Experience with voice library maintenance
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Strong time management skills
  • Team collaboration in fast-paced environment

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree plus 3 years experience OR Associate degree plus 5 years OR High School Diploma plus 7 years
  • Minimum one year of transcription experience in Mandarin
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident
  • Score of 3 or better on third-party Language Assessment
  • Ability to obtain/maintain Security Clearance

Work Rights

Must be a U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident

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