Linguist

Austin, TX, us on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted March 18, 2026 Last posted March 18, 2026
Job description

Founded in 1989, SOSi is among the largest private, founder-owned technology and services integrators in the defense and government services industry. We deliver tailored solutions, tested leadership, and trusted results to enable national security missions worldwide.

Overview

 

We are seeking a talented and dedicated linguist to join our team in support of the Texas Department of Public Safety - Criminal Investigations Division (CID). The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background and be proficient in Spanish or another language, in addition to having excellent command of the English language.

 

Essential Job Duties

 

  • Conduct linguistic analysis and research on assigned projects.
  • Translate and interpret documents, conversations, and audio recordings from the target language(s) to English and vice versa.
  • Provide linguistic expertise and support across various departments.
  • Collaborate with other linguists and professionals to ensure accuracy and consistency in language use.
  • Participate in language assessment tests and evaluations.

 

Minimum Requirements

 

  • Proficiency in Spanish or another language, demonstrated through a language assessment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Strong analytical and research skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Good to excellent computer skills, including proficiency in word processing and other relevant software.

 

Preferred Qualifications

 

  • Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred in Linguistics, Foreign Languages, or a related field preferred.
  • Experience in translation, interpretation, or linguistic research.
  • Familiarity with linguistic software tools and databases.
  • Knowledge of cultural nuances and sensitivity in language use.

 

Work Environment

  • Must be willing to work weekends.
  • Must work flexible schedule

Working at SOSi

All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.

About this role

Summary

Conduct linguistic analysis, translate documents, and support language assessments in a security context.

Job title

Linguist

Experience level

Industry

defense

Location requirements

Austin, TX; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

proficiency in SpanishEnglish communicationresearch skillscomputer skills

Preferred skills

linguistic softwaretranslationinterpretationlinguistic research

Specializations

Spanish
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Austin, TX, USA

On-site City