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Yorktown Systems Group

Quiché Translator, DOJ LSS

Yorktown Systems Group, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


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Yorktown Systems Group, Inc., and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, are an Equal Opportunity Employer. No employee or applicant for employment is denied equal opportunity because of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or other characteristics protected by law.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 customer's missions become our own, and we are committed to working as a team to achieve success.Job Title:

Quiché TranslatorLocation:

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

ContractorsJob Description:Summary:

The Unconventional (TU) is seeking a qualified Quiché Translator to support the Department of Justice (DOJ) with Translation, Interpretation, Transcription, and other Linguistic Support Services (LSS). Activities may include the translation of all manner of documents and video/audio media content, as well as ancillary services such as court and deposition interpretation. Source material will contain legal, business, medical, scientific, financial, historical, geographical, and military terminology.The material to be translated, transcribed, or interpreted is legal in nature. Materials may be provided in various formats, including electronic or hard copies of books, journal articles, reports, legal documents, and audio or video files. The substance of the materials may vary widely from complex technical information to informal language.All of the material made available to the Contractor will be considered “sensitive,” requiring strict controls and confidentiality measures.Job Requirements:Minimum of two (2) years of experience in translation.Qualifying scores ILR 3 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.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.Preserve the tone and register of source language materials.Abide by relevant code of linguist ethics.Clearance:

Active Public Trust or higher security clearanceLocation:

Remote / National Capitol Region / Various CONUS Locations

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