Portuguese Translation Reviewer Editor Certifier

About this task

This is a remote contract role for Brazilian Portuguese linguists supporting federal and local law enforcement through real-time translation and transcription of sensitive material into English.

Responsibilities:
- Listen to intercepted audio in English or Portuguese and provide verbal and written summaries of pertinent information to law enforcement personnel.
- Analyze and interpret colloquialisms, slang, and coded expressions.
- Transcribe and translate source documents, recorded conversations, audio and video files, digital media, and electronic messages.
- Produce court-ready transcriptions and translations in the required format.
- Maintain project-specific slang and code lists, voice libraries, and daily productivity logs.
- Use project reference tools and government-provided translation and communications collection equipment, including JSI voice box, Pen-link, and Comverse.
- Perform duties through a government-approved computer system.

Requirements:
- A bachelor's degree and three years of professional experience, an associate degree and five years of professional experience, or a high school diploma and seven years of experience.
- US citizenship or permanent residency.
- Knowledge of source-language colloquialisms, SMS language, social media, and webchat.
- Ability to obtain a law enforcement sensitive clearance.
- Excellent verbal and written Portuguese and English skills.
- Strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills.
- Ability to transcribe and translate at least 18–22 minutes of recorded conversation in an eight-hour day.