Chinese Triage Examiner

Job Description

The Leidos Intel Sector is currently looking for experienced Chinese Triage Examiners in various languages to perform media exploitation (MEDEX) and triage in support of a customer in the National Capital Region (NCR). Triage Examiners should be experienced in general linguist operations and Document and Media Exploitation (DOMEX) operations, leveraging language and analytical skills as well as advanced computer systems aptitude to address triage examination projects.

They will conduct eDiscovery examinations of electronic media for content of interest using forensic examination tools, identify and prioritize items for further processing, and communicate effectively with superiors, providing ad‑hoc notifications on task progress and significant findings. Examiners will produce reports for dissemination to the customer, analysts, and liaison officers.

Chinese.

The NMEC‑LEaRN program is located at the customer site in Bethesda, MD. An option to work from various JIRC sites is also available.

• Perform data discovery on large datasets of foreign language material and identify essential elements of information.
• Convert, reformat, parse, and exploit media files using customer tools to ensure compatibility and readability for translation systems.
• Prepare files and metadata for transfer to translation systems, including review of foreign‑language data.
• Produce reports of findings and disseminate to customer, analysts, and liaison officers.
• Prepare accurate written gists, translations, and/or transcriptions of general and technical material.
• Have operational experience within the Chinese language.

• Sufficient language skills, analytic skills, and technical aptitude to achieve proficiency with job‑required tools and processes (on‑the‑job training may be provided).
• Native‑level proficiency in English.
• Two years of overall experience in Chinese linguist operations and two years of experience performing media examination for DOMEX projects.
• Willingness to perform occasional shift work to meet mission demands.
• Minimum score of 3/3 in Reading and Listening in Chinese and 3+/3+ for Reading and Listening in English.
• BA degree and/or 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree, or a Master’s with 2 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to compose succinct and accessible summarizations of highly technical and complex subjects for a general reader.
• Outcome‑based problem‑solving of ill‑defined and abstract problems.
• Ability to maintain project momentum while working independently with limited oversight over a long period of time.
• Ability to quickly scan and process large amounts of foreign‑language material for essential elements of information.
• Ability to comprehend customer prioritization requirements and apply them to files under review, as well as apply personal judgment when assessing the potential value of files and information.
• Demonstrated history of working on screening or translation projects and maintaining the integrity and meaning of the translated material.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a professional manner (email, spoken, and report).
• Ability to make sound decisions, handle stress, meet deadlines, and perform in a high‑paced environment.
• Familiarity with report‑writing styles for Department of Defense and Intelligence Community consumers.
• Working proficiency in standard computer systems and office programs, plus experience with media examination tools.
• Ability to use or train to proficiency on customer‑specific software programs and tools.

• Native‑level proficiency in a foreign language.
• Graduate of the Defense Language Institute Chinese Course.
• An advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Chemistry, Physics, Law, Medicine, Banking and Finance, Foreign Military, or Forensics.
• Familiarity with Digital Forensics/eDiscovery/Document and Media Exploitation (DOMEX) processes and specialized tools such as FTK, EnCase, or similar.
• Past performance as a media examiner in support of DoD or IC customers.

• Must currently possess an active TS/SCI clearance.
• Current or recent SCI‑level access is a significant advantage and preferred.
• Must be able to pass a polygraph and subject interview.

$73,450.00 – $. The pay range is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation or salary.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.