Improves artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) tools and other applications in the client’s work environment, such as machine translation, speech or text recognition, input methods, data mining, and other areas of human-machine interactions related to languages. Tasks may include but are not limited to: Train machine learning (ML) models and build natural language processing (NLP) pipelines. Develop advanced search functions and textual analytics for big data collections in foreign languages. Organize, manage, and enrich growing datasets in foreign languages. REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONSActive TS/SCI clearance with Poly. Ability to pass an English grammar test. Working proficiency in one of the following languages: Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Kurdish, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian. Ability to pass a translation test from the source language into English with a minimum of 2 on the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) Scale. Basic functional ability with Python data science libraries, and the scripting knowledge to apply those skills to automate processes involving multilingual data. Experience working on large data sets and machine learning models. Intellectual curiosity: strong personal initiative to pursue learning opportunities and expand knowledge and skill set. Excellent communication skills, especially the ability to explain complex technical issues to a nontechnical audience in graphical, verbal, and or written formats. Knowledge of core and emerging Human Language Technologies. Ability to adapt to new technologies and grasp new concepts quickly. Ability work both independently and as a team player. Proactive problem-solving skills. PREFERRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONSDemonstrated experience with multilingual data wrangling. Demonstrated experience loading and curating data in SQL or noSQL database systems. Knowledge of translation management processes, translation data formats (e.g., TMX, TBX, XLIFF, SRT, JSON) and conversion processes. Familiarity with or willingness to learn about computer-assisted translation tools and workflows.

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