Supervisory Linguist

Supervisory Linguist (Part-Time)

Posted: 12/10/2025

Location:

Houston, Texas

Travel Required:

Possible

This position is contingent on contract award.

Other possible locations include Phoenix, Miami, Los Angeles, New York and other locations as needed based on contract requirements.

Founded in 2007, Chi-Chack specializes in supporting government clients with effective training, education, program management, and operational solutions to enhance mission success. Headquartered in Tacoma, WA, with a nationwide workforce of training professionals and subject matter experts, Chi-Chack is also a Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB).

The Supervisory Linguist assists the Program Manager in overseeing performance of a language services contract supporting the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF).

• Serve as an on-site supervisor and POC for law enforcement personnel for each TIII intercept location.
• Supervise linguists on-site during daily work assignments and end products.
• Provide support to the Program Manager in:
  • The assignment of linguist(s) to monitor real-time oral communications intercepts.
  • The assignment of linguist(s) to transcribe, translate, and validate completed work.
• Training and orienting new hires and personnel who do not have prior experience related to the procedures and policies for the work and wire room operations.
• Ensuring smooth transition between linguist shifts when monitoring or transcription services must continue beyond an individual’s shift.
• Maintaining records of work production, evidence control, and other administrative records as required.
• Maintaining the monthly schedule.
• Maintaining time and attendance records for linguists being supervised.
• Following all Quality Control Plan procedures.
• Capable of performing all functions and duties described for linguists, including monitoring, translating, transcribing, interpreting, performing quality control, and validating services.
• Providing reliable and accurate transcriptions, translation or interceptions and/or summaries of source materials or intercepts into English. All linguists must be capable of performing multi-functional duties: when not intercepting, transcribe or translate source materials/documents and/or perform quality control functions on documents/materials completed by other linguists.
• Attending ATF-sponsored training pertaining to the operation and upgrade of specific equipment and software utilized by ATF. Equipment and software may include audio recording machines, computerized word processor/data management software and other pertinent equipment determined necessary by ATF.
• Performing administrative duties related to tasks, such as placing log sheets, line sheets, duplicating tapes and/or summaries into binders, copying and stapling related paperwork, and labeling storage boxes.
• Attending minimization briefings conducted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office and ATF. Understanding and complying with court regulations concerning minimization procedures.

• Prior experience managing and performing linguist duties such as monitoring, translating, transcribing, interpreting, performing quality control and/or validating services.
• Be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Be able to read, write, speak, and understand a language other than English, and demonstrate these abilities through a valid certification or evidence of language proficiency testing.

• 2 years of experience in a supervisory role, particularly for language services contracts.

• May be required to use a computer screen for extensive periods of time.
• Extended working hours and travel may be necessary.

• Benefits offered include Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Employer‑paid life insurance, long‑term disability, and short‑term disability.
• Paid time off—including 11 holidays.
• Participation in the Chi-Chack LLC 401(k) plan.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned…