Chinese Triage Examiner

Overview

The National Solutions Sector is seeking experienced Chinese Triage Examiners in various languages to perform media exploitation (MEDEX) and triage for a customer in the National Capital Region (NCR). Triage Examiners should have experience in general linguist operations and Document and Media Exploitation (DOMEX), and will leverage language and analytical skills as well as advanced computer systems aptitude to address triage examination projects. Examiners will perform eDiscovery examinations of electronic media for content of interest using a suite of forensic examination tools, identify and prioritize items for further processing, and follow customer standard operating procedures. Examiners will communicate task progress and significant findings to superiors and produce a report of their findings for dissemination to customers.

Required Language : Chinese

Responsibilities

Perform data discovery on large datasets of foreign language material and identify essential elements of information.

Convert, reformat, parse, and otherwise exploit media files using customer tools to ensure compatibility and readability for translation systems.

Prepare files and metadata for transfer to translation systems, including review of foreign-language data.

Produce reports of findings and disseminate to customers, analysts, and liaison officers.

Prepare accurate written gists, translations, and / or transcriptions of general and technical material.

Operate with operational experience within the Chinese language.

Basic Qualifications

Must have sufficient language skills, analytic skills, and technical aptitude to gain proficiency with job-required tools and processes. On-the-job training may be provided as needed with ongoing evaluations during training.

Native-level proficiency in English.

Two years of experience in Chinese linguist operations (translation, language analysis) and two years of experience performing media examination for DOMEX projects.

Willingness to perform occasional shift work.

Achieve a minimum score of 3 / 3 in Reading and Listening in Chinese and 3+ / 3+ in Reading and Listening in English.

BA degree and / or 4 years of prior relevant experience in lieu of degree, or Master's with 2 years of prior relevant experience.

Ability to compose succinct and accessible summaries of highly technical material.

Outcomes-based problem solving of ill-defined and abstract problems.

Ability to maintain project momentum while working independently with limited oversight over a long period.

Ability to quickly scan and process a large amount of material in a foreign language for essential information.

Ability to comprehend customer prioritization requirements and apply them to files under review, with personal judgment on potential value.

Demonstrated history of working on screening or translation projects and maintaining meaning of translated material.

Ability to communicate professionally (email, spoken, and reports).

Ability to make sound decisions and handle stress in a high-paced environment.

Familiarity with report writing styles for DoD and IC consumers.

Working proficiency in standard computer systems and office programs, with experience in media examination tools.

Ability to use or train to proficiency on customer-specific software programs and tools.

Clearance

Must currently possess at least an active TS / SCI clearance.

Current or recent SCI-level access is advantageous and preferred.

Must be able to pass a polygraph and Subject Interview.

Preferred Qualifications

Native-level proficiency in a foreign language.

Graduate of the Defense Language Institute Chinese Course.

Advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Chemistry, Physics, Legal, Medical, Banking and Financing, Foreign Military, or Forensics.

Familiarity with Digital Forensics / eDiscovery / DOMEX processes and tools (e.g., FTK, EnCase).

Past performance as a media examiner for DoD or IC customers.

At Leidos, we don't want someone who "fits the mold"—we want someone who challenges it and builds something better. This role suits the restless, the proactive, those who ask, "what's next?" before the dust settles on "what's now."

If you're already planning step 20 while others debate step 2, you'll fit right in.

Pay Range : $72,150.00 - $130,425.00

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