Validation Linguist Reviewer Nationwide
Job title: Validation Linguist Reviewer Nationwide in Raleigh, NC at Global Impact Group LLC
Company: Global Impact Group LLC
Job description: Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
- Perform second-level quality assurance review of translations and transcriptions across various media (documents, audio, video).
- Verify accuracy, completeness, formatting, and contextual integrity in compliance with legal and evidentiary standards.
- Identify and correct linguistic, syntactic, cultural, and idiomatic inconsistencies while preserving the original tone and intent.
- Ensure all reviewed materials are court-admissible and formatted according to agency or law enforcement specifications.
- Provide clear written feedback to first-pass linguists and participate in QA resolution cycles.
- Support linguist training and continuous improvement initiatives with insight from review trends.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and handle classified/sensitive content according to federal protocols.
- ILR Level 4+ proficiency in both English and at least one foreign language (certification or testing evidence required).
- At least 5 years of professional experience as a senior translator, transcriptionist, or QA linguist.
- Prior experience validating documents for court proceedings, DEA operations, or federal investigations.
- Mastery of legal terminology, transcription conventions, and chain-of-custody formatting protocols.
- Demonstrated ability to detect and correct nuanced linguistic, cultural, or formatting issues in sensitive material.
- Spanish
- Arabic
- Mandarin
- Russian
- Farsi
- Pashto
- French
- Haitian Creole
- Vietnamese
- Other mission-critical languages as assigned
- Experience supporting federal agencies such as DEA, DOJ, FBI, DHS, or immigration courts.
- Certification in translation or interpretation from ATA, NAJIT, or federal/state programs.
- Familiarity with linguistic QA tools and version-controlled editing workflows.
- Prior experience mentoring linguists or contributing to QA training protocols.
- Employment is contingent upon contract award and successful completion of a federal background check.
- Must be eligible to handle classified documents and work in secure environments (on-site or remote).
- Flexible availability is preferred, including potential for high-volume review cycles.