Chinese Linguists Job at SOS International LLC, Seattle, WA

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  • SOS International LLC
  • Seattle, WA

Job Description

Overview This position is contingent upon award of contract SOS International LLC (SOSi) is seeking Chinese Linguists to support a US Government Client to provide media monitoring, translation, and current event awareness. Linguists will serve as subject matter experts and leverage Chinese and their cultural expertise to curate and translate global media into English language products. Responsibilities Develop comprehensive understanding of Client interests and mission requirements, including areas of priority topical interest. Understand nuance of requirements and pivot research to topics or events of emerging interest. Utilize Client knowledge to evaluate potential foreign language media sources (including traditional news outlets and social media), conduct topical research, synthesize and summarize findings, and provide sourced, written reports in English of those findings. Adhere to Client style and translation standards to prepare all products. Efficiently leverage Client-specific tools and workflows. Ability to meet deadlines, including same day. Minimum Requirements High School Diploma and one year of relevant experience. Proficiency at least 3/3+ (ILR) level in Chinese, some positions may require 4/4+; proficiency will be determined by standardized language exams which must be completed as part of the application process. Expertise related to country and surrounding regions where Chinese is spoken natively. Subject matter expertise or education in international topics in climate change, climate security, global health, politics, leadership, culture, religion, international relations, economics, energy, counter proliferation, cyber threats, emerging technologies, counter narcotics, military, science and technology, counter terrorism, or media of a particular country or region. Experience with open source research and support, product creation and dissemination, collection management and workflow support. Experience in open source social media collection, analysis, and exploitation. Proficiency with Microsoft Teams, Excel, and Word. Excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to engage collaboratively and effectively in a virtual environment within a diverse team. Strong time and task management skills. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree. Experience supporting the Intelligence Community (IC). Work Environment Remote. Equal Employment Opportunity SOSi is an equal employment opportunity employer and affirmative action employer. All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or protected veteran status. SOSi takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance diversity and inclusion of individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr SOS International LLC

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