Urdu and Western Punjabi Analytic Linguist

About the role

Metlang is a veteran‑owned provider of interpretation, translation, and monitoring services to the law enforcement community nationwide. Since 1990, Metlang has been the nation’s leading provider of interpretation, translation, and monitoring services to the United States Department of Justice. We employ experienced bilingual professionals with advanced or expert level foreign language fluency in over 100 languages and dialects.

Responsibilities

• Monitor: Listen to or read foreign language communications and type summaries into English.
• Transcribe: Render spoken word of a language into written form of the same language.
• Translate: Render spoken or written word of one language into written form of another language.
• Interpret: Translate orally either consecutively or simultaneously from source language to target language.
• Analyze: Examine methodically and in detail the constitution of information for purposes of explanation and interpretation.
• Physical demands: Ability to talk, hear, see, sit for extended periods, use hands/fingers to handle keyboard or telephone, stand, walk, reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch; reasonable accommodation can be made for disabilities.

Requirements

• Federal clearance a plus.
• Clear, concise, effective written and spoken communication skills in English, Urdu, and Western Punjabi.
• Ability to summarize and translate audio and text, including slang and colloquialisms, in real time.
• Prior interpreting and/or translating experience in a professional or personal setting.
• Adept at prioritizing tasks while demonstrating attention to detail and organization skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, social media, and text‑message terminology in English, Urdu, and Western Punjabi.
• Typing speed exceeding 40 words per minute.
• Capable of adapting well under pressure and functioning cohesively in a team environment.
• Availability to work a rotating schedule.
• Must pass writing, reading, listening, and speaking language tests in English, Urdu, and Western Punjabi or provide prior test results as required by contract.
• Availability to work full time locally and travel out of state for extended periods of time.

Benefits

• Major medical insurance (pending eligibility).
• 401(k) retirement account.
• 1 hour of sick time for every 40 hours worked (or as per local requirements).
• Up to 10 paid vacation days.
• 11 paid federal holidays.

Pay

$45 per hour.

Schedule

Rotating schedule; full‑time local work with required out‑of‑state travel for extended periods.