Vietnamese Transcriber, DOJ LSS
Yorktown Systems Group, Olympia, WA, United States
Vietnamese Transcriber, DOJ LSS (1771)
About the Organization
Yorktown Systems Group, Inc., and its wholly‑owned subsidiaries, are a committed team of former military and civilian professionals dedicated to providing ethical and quality services to Government customers. Leadership is primarily formed by Veterans, bringing deep experience to ensure the company delivers on its mission of helping customers meet their requirements and goals. The contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment. The Unconventional, LLC is a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Yorktown Systems Group, Inc.
Job Location National Capital Region (NCR) – Washington, DC 20540 (Primary)
Job Description Summary:
The Unconventional (TU) is seeking a qualified Transcriber to support the Department of Justice (DOJ) with Translation, Interpretation, Transcription, and other Linguistic Support Services (LSS). Activities may include translating documents and media content (e.g., CDs, .wav files) and providing court and deposition interpretation. Source material will contain legal, business, public administrative, medical, scientific, financial, historical, geographical, and military terminology. The specialized terminology varies considerably from everyday usage in any of the target or source languages.
Materials may be provided in electronic or hard copies of books, journal articles, reports, manuscripts, letters, legal documents, memoranda, presentations, spreadsheets, email, SMS/MMS messages, audio or video files. The substance may range from highly technical information to informal street language and textspeak. Examples include medical reports, chemical lab reports, bank statements, cryptocurrency tracking, charging documents, warrants, treaties, statutes, regulations, court decisions, extradition requests, and law‑enforcement sensitive information.
All material will be considered “sensitive,” requiring strict controls and confidentiality measures at all times.
Job Requirements Required Qualifications
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in language transcription.
Qualifying scores ILR 3 minimum or equivalent in listening, comprehension, and writing 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.
Know both English and foreign language vocabularies used in formal, legal, diplomatic, consultative, and casual modes of communication, including colloquial slang, idiosyncratic slang, and regionalisms.
Know specialized vocabulary and terminology in both English and the foreign language related to the Government’s varied roles and missions.
Write in English and foreign language fluently, including regionalisms and colloquial slang without altering meaning.
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.
Proficient in using Computer‑Assisted Translation (CAT) tools, with a strong emphasis on SDL Trados Studio.
Security Clearance Active Public Trust or higher security clearance.
Location Remote / National Capitol Region / Various CONUS Locations.
Travel Some travel may be required.
Job Type Part‑time
Exemption Type Non‑Exempt
Category Contractors
EEO STATEMENT 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, any other non‑merit‑based factor, or other characteristics protected by law. As part of the company's equal employment opportunity policy, Yorktown Systems Group, Inc., and its subsidiaries, will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities. The Unconventional, LLC is a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Yorktown Systems Group, Inc.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Location National Capital Region (NCR) – Washington, DC 20540 (Primary)
Job Description Summary:
The Unconventional (TU) is seeking a qualified Transcriber to support the Department of Justice (DOJ) with Translation, Interpretation, Transcription, and other Linguistic Support Services (LSS). Activities may include translating documents and media content (e.g., CDs, .wav files) and providing court and deposition interpretation. Source material will contain legal, business, public administrative, medical, scientific, financial, historical, geographical, and military terminology. The specialized terminology varies considerably from everyday usage in any of the target or source languages.
Materials may be provided in electronic or hard copies of books, journal articles, reports, manuscripts, letters, legal documents, memoranda, presentations, spreadsheets, email, SMS/MMS messages, audio or video files. The substance may range from highly technical information to informal street language and textspeak. Examples include medical reports, chemical lab reports, bank statements, cryptocurrency tracking, charging documents, warrants, treaties, statutes, regulations, court decisions, extradition requests, and law‑enforcement sensitive information.
All material will be considered “sensitive,” requiring strict controls and confidentiality measures at all times.
Job Requirements Required Qualifications
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in language transcription.
Qualifying scores ILR 3 minimum or equivalent in listening, comprehension, and writing 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.
Know both English and foreign language vocabularies used in formal, legal, diplomatic, consultative, and casual modes of communication, including colloquial slang, idiosyncratic slang, and regionalisms.
Know specialized vocabulary and terminology in both English and the foreign language related to the Government’s varied roles and missions.
Write in English and foreign language fluently, including regionalisms and colloquial slang without altering meaning.
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.
Proficient in using Computer‑Assisted Translation (CAT) tools, with a strong emphasis on SDL Trados Studio.
Security Clearance Active Public Trust or higher security clearance.
Location Remote / National Capitol Region / Various CONUS Locations.
Travel Some travel may be required.
Job Type Part‑time
Exemption Type Non‑Exempt
Category Contractors
EEO STATEMENT 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, any other non‑merit‑based factor, or other characteristics protected by law. As part of the company's equal employment opportunity policy, Yorktown Systems Group, Inc., and its subsidiaries, will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities. The Unconventional, LLC is a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Yorktown Systems Group, Inc.
#J-18808-Ljbffr