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Security Clearance

Secret

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Position Description

Valiant is seeking skilled Linguists to provide interpretation, transcription, and translation services to support ongoing and new U.S. operations and mission requirements.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct accurate and consecutive translation, transcription, and interpretation from Arabic - Iraqi/Kurdish into English
  • Translate various syntax and expressions to include colloquial and slang phrases from English Arabic - Iraqi/Kurdish and vice versa
  • Work and travel in austere environments
  • Provide advice on the cultural and ethnic significance of statements, conversations, situations, and documents
  • Accurately scan, research, and analyze foreign language documents
  • Other related tasks as assigned

Position Requirements

  • Must have a proficiency in Arabic - Iraqi/Kurdish and English speaking and writing Level 3/3 of Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR)-Native proficiency preferred
  • Extensive knowledge of Arabic - Iraqi/Kurdish culture with previous work in the region-Native familiarity preferred
  • Experience interpreting and translating Arabic - Iraqi/Kurdish into English
  • Ability to understand the essentials of all speech in standard dialect and vocabulary rarely requiring the need for paraphrasing or explanation
  • Familiarity with the local culture and customs with the ability to operate within the local populace
  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Secret security clearance
  • Important note: the Government requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination for this program before deploying. Therefore, a requirement of this position is the ability to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

Req. 23-2631

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