Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SOSi is a private defense and government solutions business specializing in advanced technology systems and mission support. Its capabilities include data science, software development, network engineering, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), and logistics.
Job DescriptionOverview
SOSi is seeking an SCA Analytic Linguist to join our team supporting technical experts in analysis and review of pertinent information that is presented among other duties assigned.
Essential Job Duties
- Source documents and/or other forms of media are received from various entities. The Linguistic Analysts work closely with Government personnel as technical experts in drug control analysis to review and analyze the document(s) and/or other media for any information pertinent to ongoing investigations.
- Analyze operational trends, evaluate statistical information, and provide program continuity. This is to be accomplished by analyzing and comparing applicable elements of specific communications and by supplying substantive analytical support to identify trends and subject patterns of intercepted information.
- Research and conduct analysis of intercepted materials, and a variety of other information, to identify indicators required in support of investigative operations.
- Demonstrate expertise in the use of communication techniques.
- Examine all intercepted communication, and using their knowledge and expertise, obtain supplemental information to identify specific operational parameters and patterns.
- Reports to the Linguistic Supervisor on a daily basis to the findings from the analysis of foreign conversations, source documents, and other investigative material.
- Compares linguistic examinations of voice communications and serves as an on-site voice recognition resource.
- Capable of satisfactorily fulfilling all of the functions and duties described for Linguists.
- Responsible for quality assurance of the following linguist work products: translated materials, linguist target identification, voice identification, network identification and development.
Minimum Requirements
- In-scope Secret security clearance is required.
- Bachelor’s Degree, or a minimum of three (3) years of additional relevant experience.
- Fully understand the context of the applicable foreign language related material. Must be able to review and verify translations for accuracy and proper context to English. Professional certification for applicable language or significant work experience is required.
- Ability to comprehend and interpret slang and colloquial expressions in both the foreign language and English.
- A working knowledge and the ability to effectively use the most current version of Microsoft Office products.
- Ability to work well under pressure to meet specific deadlines.
- Fluency in the Spanish language is required.
Work Environment
- Normal office environment.
Working at SOSi
All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.
Skills Required
- In-scope Secret security clearance
- Bachelor's degree or three additional years of relevant experience
- Professional certification in the applicable language or significant relevant work experience
- Fluency in Spanish
- Ability to understand foreign-language material and verify translations for accuracy and context in English
- Ability to comprehend and interpret slang and colloquial expressions in both the foreign language and English
- Working knowledge and effective use of current Microsoft Office products
- Ability to work under pressure and meet specific deadlines
SOSi Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SOSi and has not been reviewed or approved by SOSi.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is considered a relative strength, with international plan options and substantial employer contribution that support OCONUS and travel-heavy work. Company materials also highlight a comprehensive medical offering alongside wellness support.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) program is available, with indications of employer matching though specifics are not publicly detailed. This suggests foundational retirement support for eligible employees.
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Career-Linked Recognition & Rewards — Compensation is often characterized as competitive for cleared, hard‑to‑hire, and certain overseas or mission‑critical roles. Pay levels appear closely tied to contract demands, clearance, and location.
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What We Do
SOSi is a technology and services integrator focused on the aerospace, defense, and government services industry, described as one of the largest private, founder-owned companies in its sector.
