*** This position is contingent upon a contract award *** TE is seeking experienced Cryptologic Linguists to support our U.S. government customer in multiple locations nationwide. Cryptologic Linguists will have a significant impact on critical national security missions. Positions will be available for multiple language categories, but anticipated priority languages include Arabic, Chinese-Mandarin, Chinese-Cantonese, Farsi, Korean, Pashto, Russian, and Somali. Primary Responsibilities: • Translates and transcribes materials from a variety of written and oral communications into English; to include hardcopy, electronic, and multi-media material. • Provides gists (summarization of key points), extracts, full, and verbatim transcripts, as well as produces summaries from written materials • Performs final quality control on translations produced by other linguists ensuring the final product is a faithful and accurate rendition of the original material • Conducts accurate translations of audio language material and documents in hard copy and electronic formats in a manner that preserves the integrity and meaning of the original material • Transcribes spoken language into either the native language or machine compatible transliteration system • Translates language (voice) or graphic material into modern American English in either full or gisted format • Scans foreign language material and assigns disposition codes in accordance with established guidance • Drafts SIGINT reports as required • Creates candidate database entries for government; maintains language dictionaries and language related target folders; electronic workspace (eWS) tools, and profiles • Analyzes material in and of itself or in light of other source information • Shares language expertise with government or contractor language and intelligence analysts, and other personnel as requested by the government (Mentoring) Requirements • Active in scope TS/SCI clearance with polygraph • Extensive Cryptologic/SIGINT and quality-control experience ranging from Junior to Expert Level that equals 2-15+ years of experience • Bachelor's degree in an area related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency or organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education preferred • Foreign language proficiency of 3/3 in English and target language (testing requirement waived for DLPT/PQE scores within previous year) ; some positions may only require 2/2 • Willingness to undergo and ability to pass a full-scope polygraph • Excellent command of the grammar, constructions, and syntax of both English and the target language • Knowledge and understanding of geopolitical, regional, ethnic and cultural environment in which the language is used • Current knowledge of idioms, colloquialisms, and slang with a sophisticated understanding of the cultural, social and political environment in which the language is used • Ability to work largely independently after a short period of target familiarization and training • Ability to work in a mixed environment consisting of multi-service personnel, DoD civilians and government contractor personnel • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products Benefits • Very competitive salary based on qualifications and experience • Comprehensive Medical • 401(k) & 4% matching • Travel • 2 weeks paid time off (plus Federal Holidays)