The Unconventional is hiring : Urdu Reviewer / Editor / Certifier, DOJ LSS in Washing

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ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION : Yorktown Systems Group, Inc., and its wholly-owned subsidiaries are a committed team of dedicated former military and civilian professionals who believe in providing ethical and quality services to Government customers. Our leadership team is composed primarily of Veterans who are now serving in a corporate environment rather than in uniform. Our mission is to help our customers meet their requirements and goals.

Job Title : Reviewer / Editor / Certifier

Location : National Capital Region (NCR) - Washington, DC 20540 US (Primary)

Category : Contractors

Job Description :

Summary : The Unconventional (TU) is seeking a qualified Reviewer / Editor / Certifier to support the Department of Justice (DOJ) with Translation, Interpretation, Transcription, and other Linguistic Support Services (LSS). Responsibilities include the translation of documents and media content, as well as ancillary services such as court and deposition interpretation. The material to be translated, transcribed, or interpreted is legal in nature and may include a variety of formats.

Job Requirements :

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience accumulated within the past ten years in the required language along with superior skills in English and editing.
• Qualifying scores ILR 4 minimum or equivalent on language / translation tests.
• Must have lived 3 of the last 5 years in the U.S. (does not have to be consecutive).
• Must have at least 1 year of experience working with a law enforcement and / or legal department.
• Must be a U.S. citizen; Naturalized citizen; or Green Card holder with a Social Security Number.
• Know both English and foreign language vocabularies used in formal, legal, diplomatic, consultative, and casual modes of communication in various contexts.
• Know specialized vocabulary in both English and the foreign language related to the Government’s varied roles and missions.
• Write in their native language fluently, but still have professional command of the non-native language.
• Translate in a manner that is factually and conceptually accurate without changes, omissions, or additions.
• Preserve the tone and register of source language materials.
• Abide by relevant code of linguist ethics.

Clearance : Active Public Trust or higher security clearance

Location : Remote / National Capitol Region / Various CONUS Locations

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