Spanish Analytical Linguist- Denver, CO

Accent on Languages (AOL) is looking for Spanish and English speaking, Analytical Linguists to work on-site under a federal Government contract, in Denver, CO.  

Company Introduction 

Accent on Languages is a woman and minority owned language company established in Berkeley, CA since 1992. We have been providing language services to the law enforcement community as well as local, state, and federal government agencies and commercial clients in 120 languages. 

Accent on Languages is a certified small business that helps our clients serve the common good through our leading range of language services. With more than 30 years of experience, our team of in-house and external subject matters experts help achieve our clients' goals with any type of linguistic needs. Services that we offer include translation, interpretation, localization, transcription, monitoring, language assessment and much more. We have helped hundreds of clients satisfy their language priorities, providing efficient and accurate support that has helped millions of people. And we do this through working with the best linguists, using effective technologies and tools, as well as providing great customer service, which ensures the best quality of work and outcome. 

As a woman and minority owned company, we are committed to promoting diverse and inclusive work, and we’re proud of our reputation for helping people of all backgrounds. 
 

We are looking for candidates who are equally passionate about serving the greater good by providing the best language services to an even bigger LEP population in the US. If you feel like you are a great fit, please don't hesitate to apply! 

Job Description: 

As an analytical linguist, your primary job would be to listen to live audio, transcribe and translate it. This will take place on site at one of the Federal offices. This is a project-based employment opportunity, meaning we cannot guarantee constant work year-round. The workload will depend on the cases assigned to certain regions. This work would mostly benefit someone who is a freelancer, retired, and/or looking for supplemental income.   

We can offer Part Time or Full Time work based on the cases assigned to certain regions. Employee benefits apply such as PTO, Sick Pay, Health and Welfare, Medical Insurance & 401k. Hourly rate varies and is determined regionally by federal contracting at around $30-40/hr.   

This position will require a security clearance for which Accent on Languages will sponsor you if eligible. Please take note that the security clearance will take about a few months to 1 year to obtain starting from when your packet is submitted. We may be able to offer over other freelance jobs, such as on-site interpreting, remote or over-the phone interpreting, and/or translation jobs periodically while you wait for the clearance, if you qualify.  
We encourage you to communicate with the Project Manager(s) proactively if you are interested.  

There are two shifts available 8am-4pm and 4pm-12am, and training will be provided once cleared. Part time employment would be working 3 consecutive days (either shift).  

  
Qualifications:  
 
1) Being perfectly bilingual (oral and written skills). Tests in both English and Spanish (reading, writing, speaking, and listening comprehension) will be administered and you must pass all language tests in order to proceed.  
 
2) Experience with translation transcription and/or interpreting strongly preferred.  
 
3) Ability to work well under pressure to meet specific deadlines.  
 
4) Basic typing/word processing skills of at least 40 words per minute.  
 
5) Good credit (Credit report will need to be obtained).  
 
6) US Citizen (REQUIRED).  
 
7) No drug history or criminal record.  
 
8) At least two years of college (or experience in the industry).