Japanese Linguists
Company: SOSi
Location: Reston
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Company 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. Job
Description Overview This position is contingent upon award of
contract SOS International LLC (SOSi) is seeking Japanese Linguists
to support a US Government Client to provide media monitoring,
translation, and current event awareness. Linguists will serve as
subject matter experts and leverage Japanese and their cultural
expertise to curate and translate global media into English
language products. Essential Job Duties Develop comprehensive
understanding of Client interests and mission requirements,
including areas of priority topical interest. Understand nuance of
requirements and pivot research to topics or events of emerging
interest. Utilize Client knowledge to evaluate potential foreign
language media sources (including traditional news outlets and
social media), conduct topical research, synthesize and summarize
findings, and provide sourced, written reports in English of those
findings. Adhere to Client style and translation standards to
prepare all products. Efficiently leverage Client-specific tools
and workflows. Ability to meet deadlines, including same day.
Qualifications Minimum Requirements High School Diploma. One year
of relevant experience. Proficiency at least 3/3 (ILR) level in
Japanese, some positions may require 4/4 Proficiency will be
determined by standardized language exams which must be completed
as part of the application process. Expertise related to country
and surrounding regions where Japanese is spoken natively. Subject
matter expertise or education in international topics in climate
change, climate security, global health, politics, leadership,
culture, religion, international relations, economics, energy,
counter proliferation, cyber threats, emerging technologies,
counter narcotics, military, science and technology, counter
terrorism, or media of a particular country or region. Experience
with open source research and support, product creation and
dissemination, collection management and workflow support.
Experience in open source social media collection, analysis, and
exploitation. Proficiency with Microsoft Teams, Excel, and Word.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to engage
collaboratively and effectively in a virtual environment within a
diverse team. Strong time and task management skills. Preferred
Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree. Experience supporting the
Intelligence Community (IC). Additional Information Work
Environment Remote. Working at SOSi All interested individuals will
receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any
reason.
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