SOS International LLC Is Hiring An Exploitation Specialist

Looking for a part-time opportunity in Reston, VA, supporting national security with media analysis and translation expertise? SOSi is hiring!

🌐 Location

Reston, VA, USA

🕑 Employment Type

Part-time

⚖️ FLSA Status

Exempt

🔐 Clearance Requirement

None

Company Description

Founded in 1989, SOSi is one of 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 support national security missions worldwide.

📝 Job Description Overview

✏️ *This position is contingent upon the award of a contract.*

SOS International LLC (SOSi) is seeking an Exploitation Specialist – Russian to support a US Government client. The role involves media monitoring, translation, and current event awareness. This position requires linguists to serve as subject matter experts, utilizing their Russian language skills and cultural knowledge to curate and translate global media into English products.

🎯 Essential Job Duties

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of client interests and mission requirements, including priority topical areas. Use this knowledge to identify nuances and pivot research to emerging topics or events.
• Evaluate potential foreign language media sources (traditional news outlets and social media), conduct topical research, synthesize findings, and produce sourced, written reports in English.
• Adhere to client style and translation standards to ensure quality and consistency.
• Leverage client-specific tools and workflows efficiently.
• Meet deadlines promptly, including same-day turnarounds.

🎓 Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma
• At least 3 years of relevant experience
• Country and regional expertise, including proficiency in Russian — scored at least 3/3+ (ILR scale), with some positions requiring 4/4+.
• Subject matter expertise or education in international topics such as climate change, global health, politics, culture, energy, counter-proliferation, cyber threats, emerging technologies, military, and more.
• Experience with open source research, support, and product dissemination.
• Experience analyzing social media collections and exploitation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Teams, Excel, and Word.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including effective collaboration in virtual, diverse team environments.
• Strong time and task management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with at least one year of relevant experience
• Experience supporting the Intelligence Community (IC)

🏡 Additional Information

Work Environment

Remote

🤝 Working at SOSi

SOSi is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or veteran status. We promote diversity and inclusion of minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.