About us
We are Enigma International LLC, experts in foreign language translation services, and we serve the U.S Government, Federal and State Agencies as well as the Armed Forces. We provide qualified Translators and Interpreters both in the US and Overseas.
We support law enforcement, the legal field, medical, insurance, and financial industries. We help our customers convey their messages clearly and accurately!
Enigma International is seeking multiple Tagalog and Berber-Tamasheq/Tuareglinguist positions to support our mission in Hawaii. Seeking the following dialects: Maguindanao, Maranao, Yakan, and Tausug. The candidate will possess the ability to read, speak, write and listen, using correct grammar and punctuation, in both the target language and English. Primary tasks will be to provide translation and interpretation services. Testing will be conducted to verify language proficiency prior to hiring; a minimum score of ILR level 3 in all areas will be required in both English and the target language to be considered for this position.
*Please note: this position is contingent on contract award.
Responsibilities Include:
· Provide accurate, complete, and trusted interpretation and/or translation of data from a variety of sources
· Provide written translation of aural, videotape, and/or other sources from one language into another
· Provide written translation of source texts in one language into another language
· Summarize documents, review translations, ascertain substantive conformity of texts written in two or more languages (comparisons)
· Support high-priority (essential) tasks supporting real world operations
· Occasional travel may be required (< 10%)
Qualifications Include:
· Current, final TOP SECRET clearance or willing to obtain if sponsored.
· Fluent in English and the target language when tested (at a minimum of ILR level 3 in all areas)
· Possess a broad enough vocabulary in both English and the target language to follow accurately the essentials of conversations between educated native speakers
· Able to provide accurate idiomatic translations of non-technical material using correct syntax and expression from English to the target language, and vice-versa, as well as the ability to interpret/translate using colloquial and slang words and phrases
· Able to supplement interpretations and translations with information pertinent and specific to professional fields such as medicine, scientific, engineering, legal, etc.
· Able to accurately provide the cultural and ethnic context of translation and interpretations, and provide advice to the supported organization or agency on the cultural and ethnic significance of statements, conversations, situations, documents, etc.
· Able to accurately perform document exploitation (scan, research, and analyze foreign language documents)
· Possess familiarity with cultural context of both English and the target language
· Write comprehensively in English
· Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $70,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
Application Question(s):
- You have previously tested reading/writing/interpretation between English and target language at minimum skill of ILR 3+?
- What Tagalog dialect are you versed? (Please list all)
Language:
Security clearance:
Ability to Relocate:
- Oahu Island, HI: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person