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As of Jul 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for transcription translation in the United States is $22.63, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $25.00 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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One common challenge in Transcription Translation is handling audio with heavy accents, background noise, or technical jargon, which requires strong listening skills and familiarity with subject-specific terminology. Managing large volumes of work while maintaining high accuracy and quick turnaround times is also typical. Professionals often overcome these challenges by continuously building their language proficiency, leveraging specialized transcription and translation tools, and utilizing resources like industry glossaries. Being proactive in clarifying client expectations and participating in peer review or collaborative editing can further help maintain accuracy and consistency across projects.

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To excel in Transcription Translation, you need fluency in at least two languages, strong listening comprehension, and exceptional attention to detail, typically backed by experience or formal language qualifications. Familiarity with transcription software (such as Express Scribe or oTranscribe), CAT tools, and secure file transfer systems is often required. Outstanding time management, reliability, and effective communication are important soft skills in this position. These skills ensure accurate and timely delivery of transcribed and translated content, meeting client expectations and industry standards.

What is a Transcription Translation job?

A Transcription Translation job involves converting spoken content from audio or video into written text (transcription) and then translating it into another language. This role requires strong listening skills, language proficiency, and attention to detail. It is commonly used in media, legal, medical, and business industries to make content accessible across different languages. Professionals in this field may work as freelancers or for companies specializing in language services.

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Chinese Mandarin Operational Language Analyst- I-IV

Chinese Mandarin Operational Language Analyst- I-IV

RBR-Technologies

Linthicum Heights, MD

$96K - $114K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago


Job description

RBR-Technologies is a small service-disabled veteran-owned information and technology business founded on the basic principle of delivering customer mission success. RBR-technologies prides itself on our commitment to mission success as exemplified by the trust our customers and contract partners place in us. From RBR's first employee to the present day, every team member has a passion for mission success. Since 2011, we have continued to employ the highest caliber of professionals whose success is attributed to the intelligence, dedication, and years ofexperience within many government organizations including the Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), and Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA).

RBR-Technologies is seeking Chinese Mandarin Operational Language Analysts to support one of our customers in Maryland.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Chinese Operational Language Analyst will be located at FT Meade, Maryland and transcribes and/or translates source material, both printed and audio, provides analysis and reporting of translated foreign language source material, and quality control of junior linguists. They typically work as part of or may lead a team of linguists supporting operations CONUS or OCONUS. Must be a U. S. citizen and able to obtain a customer granted security clearance. Must possess native or near native proficiency in the foreign language, typically a 3/3 on the DLPT.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Recover Essential Elements of Information from foreign language audio and graphic language materials. Prepares and updates operational working aids and databases.
  • Transcribes and translates complex and sophisticated foreign language audio and graphic language materials into good grammatical English. Prepares and updates databases of translated source material.
  • Gist complex and sophisticated audio and/or graphic foreign language material.
  • Scan and sort/categorize foreign language materials.
  • Perform quality control review of translations and/or transcripts of complex and sophisticated audio and/or graphic foreign language material.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Active TS/SCI w/ polygraph required to be considered

Junior Language Analyst

  • Must have a minimum of two (2) years of full-time transcription, translation or other language-related cryptologic experience.
  • High School Diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED), or equivalent.
  • Performance at Level 2 in Chinese listening and reading as defined by the Interagency
  • Language Roundtable (ILR) or Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) is required.
  • Must have demonstrated superior and professional competency in their previous assignments and positions.

Intermediate Language Analyst

  • Must have a minimum of four (4) years of full-time transcription, translation or other language-related cryptologic experience.
  • Two (2) of the four (4) years of experience within the last four (4) years.
  • AA degree/AS degree or 2 years of additional related experience is required.
  • Performance at Level 3 in listening or reading as defined by the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) or Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) is required.

Senior Language Analyst

  • Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent (In lieu of the bachelor's degree, an additional four (4) years of experience may be substituted)
  • Must have a minimum of ten (10) years of full-time transcription, translation or other language-related cryptologic experience.
  • One (1) year of experience performing quality control review of ILR 3 audio and/or graphic foreign language material.
  • Performance at Level 3 in listening or reading as defined by the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) or Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) is required.

Expert Language Analyst

  • Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent (In lieu of the bachelor's degree, an additional four (4) years of experience may be substituted)
  • Must have fifteen (15) years of full-time transcription, translation or other language-related cryptologic experience.
  • Three (3) year of experience performing quality control review of ILR 3 audio and/or graphic foreign language material.
  • Performance, within the last two (2) years, at Level 3 in listening AND reading as defined by the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) or Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) is required.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Military experience as a cryptologic linguist

A career at RBR-Technologies doesn't mean you have to make sacrifices in other areas of your life.

  • Best in class health benefits plan
  • Generous 401k with matching
  • Flexible work policies and schedules (dependent upon contract)
  • Generous Paid Time Off + All Federal Holidays
  • Special paid leave for: Bereavement, Voting, Military, and more
  • Paid Volunteer Hours for Community Outreach
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Family-Friendly Company Paid Events
  • Annual Pet Insurance Benefit

Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at RBR-Technologies, where employment is based on personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any protected characteristic as established by law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment, employment, promotion, transfer, training, working conditions, compensation, benefits, termination, and all other conditions of employment.