Chinese Triage Examiner

About the role

The Intel Sector is seeking experienced Chinese Triage Examiners to perform media exploitation (MEDEX) and triage in support of a customer in the National Capital Region (NCR). Examiners will leverage language and analytical skills, as well as advanced computer systems aptitude, to conduct eDiscovery examinations of electronic media, identify and prioritize items of interest, communicate progress and findings to superiors, and produce reports for dissemination to customers.

Primary responsibilities

• Perform data discovery on large datasets of foreign‑language material and identify essential elements of information.
• Convert, reformat, parse, and otherwise 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 them to customers, analysts, and liaison officers.
• Prepare accurate written gists, translations, and/or transcriptions of general and technical material.

Basic qualifications

• Sufficient language, analytic, and technical aptitude to gain 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 (translation, language analysis) and two years of experience performing media examination for Document and Media Exploitation 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 prior relevant experience in lieu of degree, or Master’s with 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Ability to compose summarizations of highly technical and complex subjects that are both succinct and accessible to a general reader.
• Outcomes‑based problem solving of ill‑defined and abstract problems.
• Ability to maintain project momentum while working independently with limited oversight over a long period.
• Ability to quickly scan and process large amounts of foreign‑language material for essential information.
• Ability to comprehend customer prioritization requirements and apply personal judgment when assessing the potential value of files and information.
• Demonstrated history of working on screening or translation projects while maintaining the integrity and meaning of the translated material.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally (email, spoken, and reports).
• Ability to make sound decisions and handle stress while meeting deadlines in a high‑paced environment.
• Familiarity with report‑writing styles for DOD and IC consumers.
• Working proficiency in standard computer systems and office programs, with additional experience in media examination tools.
• Ability to use or be trained to proficiency on customer‑specific software programs and tools.

Preferred qualifications

• Native‑level proficiency in Chinese.
• Graduate of the Defense Language Institute Chinese Course.
• Advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Chemistry, Physics, Legal, Medical, Banking and Financing, Foreign Military, or Forensics.
• Familiarity with Digital Forensics/eDiscovery/Document and Media Exploitation (DOMEX) processes and specialized tools (e.g., FTK, enCase, or similar).
• Past performance as a media examiner in support of DOD or IC customers.

Clearance

Must currently possess an active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance. Current or recent SCI‑level access is a significant advantage and preferred.

Location

The NMEC‑LEaRN program is located at the customer site in Bethesda, MD, with the option to work from other JIRC sites.

Pay

Pay range: $73,450.00 – $132,775.00 (Leidos pay range is a guideline; final compensation depends on responsibilities, education, experience, and internal equity).

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health and wellness programs
• Income protection
• Paid leave
• Retirement plans