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ABB

Tender/Quotation Specialist

IL · Remote

Remote (CST or EST locations preferred); #Li-Remote Your role and responsibilities * Be a key ... Ensure process adherence to all government contracting requirements; Manage order-booking ...

Lake County

Civil Engineer

Libertyville, IL · On-site +1

$73K - $130K/yr

Responsibilities include daily inspection of construction contracts and contractor field work to ... Office-based, Mon-Fri, 8:00am-4:30pm, with flexible schedules and remote options. In-House Design:

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What is a remote government contractor?

A remote government contractor is a professional or company that provides goods or services to government agencies while working from a location outside of the government’s physical offices. These contractors may work in fields such as IT, consulting, engineering, or administration and are typically hired through a bidding or proposal process. Remote government contractors are responsible for meeting contract requirements, maintaining security standards, and communicating regularly with government representatives. They must also comply with policies and regulations specific to government work, such as security clearances or confidentiality agreements.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote government contractor?

To thrive as a Remote Government Contractor, you need expertise in your specific field (such as IT, project management, or administration), knowledge of government regulations, and often a relevant degree or security clearance. Familiarity with government procurement systems, project management tools, and secure communication platforms is common. Strong written communication, attention to detail, and self-motivation are critical soft skills for success in this remote and regulated environment. These abilities ensure compliance, effective collaboration, and reliable delivery of services to government clients.

What are some common challenges faced by remote government contractors, and how can they be managed effectively?

Remote government contractors often encounter challenges such as navigating strict compliance requirements, maintaining clear communication with government clients, and managing secure access to sensitive data. These can be addressed by staying up-to-date with federal regulations, utilizing secure communication tools, and establishing regular check-ins with team members and clients. Building strong organizational habits and leveraging collaboration platforms can help ensure project milestones are met and expectations are clearly understood.

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Interpreter (OPI) - Government Services

Chicago, IL • Remote

Prisma International, Inc.
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Job description

About Prisma International, Inc. (Prisma) - Prisma is a dynamic and growing language services provider committed to delivering exceptional Interpretation solutions to clients worldwide. We pride ourselves on our dedication to linguistic excellence and client satisfaction. 

Prisma is actively seeking experienced, professional Interpreters to join our team as Independent Contractors. In this role you will provide remote Over the Phone Interpreting (OPI) services to our local, state and federal government clients. Please complete the Questionnaire portion of this application to indicate your language specialty.

The following languages are in demand:

Amharic, Armenian, Balinese, Bosnian, Cebuano, Cham, Croatian, Czech, Filipino, Finnish, Fujian, Georgian, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Kyrgyz, Malagasy, Mongolian, Mixteco Alto, Nahuatl, Norwegian (Bokmal), Oromo, Persian (Farsi), Polish, Pohnpeian, Punjabi, Romanian, Samoan, Serbian, Slovak, Somali, Soninke, Swedish, Taiwanese, Tajik, Tamil, Thai, Tongan, Turkish, Uyghur, Uzbek, Wolof, Yiddish, and Yoruba.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Ideal candidates shall be able to provide:

  • Experience with consecutive or simultaneous over the phone (OPI) interpretation between a government representative and non-English speakers.
  • Polite forms of expression, enunciation, and a high-level of customer service.
  • Deliver correct concepts and meanings between speaker and the Limited English Proficient (LEP) speaker.
  • Correct grammar, clarity and tones between the two languages.
  • Experience with following the speakers’ direction, professionally interject when clarification is needed, and manage the flow of a conversation.
  • Refrain from side conversations with the LEP and entering into any disagreement with the customer or LEP.
  • Compliance with applicable ethics and standards.
  • Experience interpreting for local, state and/or federal government offices.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - Applicants must meet ALL of the following to be considered:

  • Experience: At least one (1) year of OPI consecutive or simultaneous interpreting experience
  • References: Two (2) professional references who can vouch for your work as an over the phone consecutive or simultaneous interpreter
  • Resume: The resume/CV you submit must outline your professional interpretation experience. Resumes without this information will result in disqualification.
  • Minimum Age: 18+ years
  • Minimum Education: High School Diploma
  • Location: Reside in the United States or a U.S. territory
  • Fluency: Fluent in English and the target language
  • Accreditations: Able to provide at least one of the following accreditations:
    • American Translation Association (ATA)
    • Trained or accredited through a higher education institution

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants may be subject to a federal background check. 

DESIRED SKILLS:

  • Experience providing interpretation services to federal government offices such as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and their agencies, e.g. USCIS, CBP, FEMA, etc.

IMPORTANT APPLICANT SECURITY NOTICE:

Prisma will never ask for payment information or fee transfers during recruitment or employment preparation. Legitimate outreach for information will only originate from official @prisma.com email addresses.

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