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SOS International Ltd. (SOSi), founded in 1989, is a privately held operations support company, providing information engagement, intelligence solutions, and stability operations support to U.S. government and commercial clients. SOSi is dedicated to understanding, engaging, and shaping audience perspectives by offering expertise founded on real-world lessons learned. Our deliverable: support of the U.S. defense, intelligence, law enforcement, and diplomatic agencies framed by insightful cultural awareness, extensive foreign-language expertise, and unparalleled on-the-ground capabilities. We are a rapidly-growing company that currently employs a team of more than 700 professionals. SOSi is continuously recruiting for a variety of challenging and rewarding positions throughout the continental U.S. and overseas supporting our various clients.

SOS International, Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer and offers competitive salaries, outstanding benefits, and a professional work environment designed to enhance your personal career growth.

4-070205-0116: Spanish Linguists NYC

Job Category	Linguist/Translator
Duty Location	U.S. - New York - New York City
Type of Position	Consultant/Contractor
Requisition Number	4-070205-0116

Job Description

SOS International, Ltd. (SOSi) is seeking experienced Spanish linguists to monitor, translate, transcribe and interpret communications in English and the source language.

Qualified candidates will be sponsored for a government security clearance.

Minimum Requirements

• U.S. citizenship or have been a permanent resident for at least three years, living in the United States for at least five years

• Must possess good credit and be able to pass a criminal background investigation

• Must agree to submit to random polygraph testing

• Minimum of three years of translation experience; however, a Bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. institution in lieu of experience may be accepted

• Computer literacy and ability to type a minimum of 40 WPM

• Excellent command of English and the ability to produce clear and concise oral and written work

• Proficiency with a variety of storage media (audio cassettes, video cassettes, digital media)

• Understanding of slang and colloquial expressions in the source language, and ability to translate them into English

• Must pass oral and a language evaluations in both the source language and English

Additional Information

Work Environment

• Work conditions normal for office location

• Ability to lift and/or move objects or packages of up to 25 lbs