Linguist jobs in United States
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Lead Linguist
KACE Company
Posted: 10/20/2026Apollo
Technical Linguist II, Historical Records, Russian, Ukrainian, Old Church Slavonic
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Posted: 10/13/2026Life Sciences Linguist, English to Spanish
Welo Global
Posted: 10/7/2026Linguist – Spanish Dominican
KACE Company
Posted: 10/1/2026Apollo
Linguist – Caribbean Spanish
KACE Company
Posted: 10/1/2026Apollo
Linguist, Spanish – Mexican
KACE Company
Posted: 9/29/2026Chinese Mandarin Linguist – Instructor
Leidos
Posted: 9/21/2026TypeScript
Chinese Mandarin Linguist – Instructor
Leidos
Posted: 9/21/2026TypeScript
Medical Linguist, Korean to English
The Language Doctors
Posted: 9/18/2026Chinese Mandarin Linguist – Instructor
Leidos
Posted: 9/17/2026TypeScript

Core Competencies
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Demonstrates strong leadership in managing linguist teams, ensuring quality control compliance, and delivering projects on time. Proficient in bilingual communication and technical training, with a commitment to customer service and operational excellence.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Bilingual In Spanish And EnglishManagement Experience In Related IndustryQuality Control ComplianceTechnical Training CoordinationStrong Computer Skills In Microsoft Office Suite
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesApollo
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Manage the daily operations of a team of linguists assigned to company language contracts
- Provide technical supervision and serve as the primary technical point of contact at client-assigned offices
- Act as a linguist at assigned offices when necessary
- Oversee daily operations to ensure work is completed on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards
- Serve as the primary contact for linguists regarding operational inquiries and escalate concerns
- Implement company and client policies and procedures and communicate policy changes
- Conduct new hire orientation
- Coordinate technical training and required learning-management-system training
- Implement quality-control and standard operating procedures
- Monitor summaries, transcriptions, and translations; produce weekly reports; and maintain productivity records
- Provide feedback and refresher training based on Level 2 and 3 inspections
- Distribute schedules and escalate scheduling changes
- Coordinate employee debriefing meetings with the client
- Identify performance or behavioral issues and escalate complex concerns
- Verify time, attendance, time records, and expense reports for approval
- Ensure employees enter the appropriate project code
- Deliver projects accurately and on time according to customer requirements
- Collect and deliver slang dictionary updates
- Identify work surges and coordinate overtime or additional personnel needs
- Support transcription projects during downtime
- Perform T&T Team Lead or Linguist duties when not assigned as an HSTF Team Lead
- Perform related duties within scope of practice
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree or active progress toward a bachelor’s degree and three (3) years’ experience in a professional setting, or associate degree and five (5) years’ experience, or high school diploma and seven (7) years’ experience
- One-year experience in a management role in a related industry or one-year experience supporting Title III projects preferred
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Must score 90% or higher on all APOLLO assessments
- English and Spanish proficiency at or above Level 3 in Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing
- Experience working with a remote Manager
- Knowledge in tracking and managing quality control compliance
- Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust eligibility
- Favorable credit check as applicable
- Successful completion of a background investigation and drug screening
- Must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident
- Must have lived in the U.S. for three (3) of the past five (5) years
- Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to teach technical procedures to a team of Linguists
- Ability to identify and escalate issues to Site Supervisor in a timely and effective manner
- Commitment to outstanding customer service
- Ability to prioritize, manage time effectively, meet stringent deadlines, balance multiple tasks, and work in a team environment
- Ability to translate/transcribe 18–22 minutes of recorded conversation in an 8-hour day when performing Linguist duties
- Must type 55 WPM
- Ability to travel to various remote offices
- Mobility to attend meetings with managers and employees
- Ability to perform standing/walking, climbing/stooping/kneeling, lifting/pulling/pushing, typing, telephone use, and prolonged sitting as required
Benefits
Comp & perks- Eligible for overtime
- Professional growth opportunities
- Great Place to Work-certified workplace
- Inclusive, supportive, and engaging workplace culture
- Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities
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Hard Skills
Project ManagementQuality ControlTranscriptionTranslationTyping 55 WPMTime ManagementTechnical SupervisionOperational Procedures ImplementationPerformance MonitoringCustomer Service
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAbility To Teach Technical ProceduresProblem-Solving SkillsTeam Collaboration
Tools & Technologies
Learning Management SystemMicrosoft Office Suite
Certifications & Qualifications
Public Trust Eligibility
Industry Keywords
Linguist ManagementTitle III ProjectsAPOLLO AssessmentsRemote ManagementBackground Investigation