General Job Description:

Linguist - prior experience interpretation/translation/cultural advisement in CONUS or OCONUS setting; prior military or military experience helpful; linguistic capability for communication - culture - cognition;

ability to read/write/listen/speak/translate/interpret in English plus one or more of these language(s): Arabic, Pashtu, Dari, Urdu, Farsi, Russian, French Arabic, Somali, Maay, Japanese, Korean, Chinese Mandarin, Ukrainian, Cantonese, Polish, Fulani, Amharic; Active security clearance preferred.

• You may be assigned to a specific country but understand due to mission requirements you may be temporarily or indefinitely assigned to a neighboring country.
• Must be ready, willing and able to change day-to-day work/tasks as the mission requirements at the assigned location may be fluid with lots of movement and change
• Ability to think quickly and deal with issues that may arise professionally, timely and appropriately
• Typing ability, basic computer skills, use of Windows, MS Word and MS Excel
• Conduct oneself in accordance with the local culture and customs
• Ability to function effectively and efficiently during extended periods of high pressure and stress
• May be requested to operate a Government furnished vehicle in support of operations
• All Linguists may be required to go on missions (outside the wire) and be physically fit to perform these duties
• Carry 30+ pound backpack and/or gear with minimal effort
• Walk at least 5km in rough terrain
• Lift at least 30 pounds over head
• Read, write, listen and speak with clear and concise grammar and pronunciation in the required foreign language(s) and English. Provide idiomatic (particular language or dialect) translations of material using correct structure of sentences in the required foreign language and English. Conduct consecutive, accurate translations and interpretations of on-going conversations and activities. Position may include, but is not limited to:
  1. DOCEX = document translation
  2. VERBAL TRANSLATION = may work in-side or out-side doing verbal translations with local people, law enforcement/police, military, government officials
  3. AUDIO TRANSLATION = may work in-side or out-side listening to recorded or real-time audio
  4. TRAIN/SUSTAIN OPERATIONS = may work in-side or out-side providing cultural, translation, interpretation, training or other type of support for mission requirements
• Position requires all employees to be available to work any hours and any days depending on mission requirements.
• Work is in extreme, austere, harsh conditions
• May be required to work outside and inside depending on mission requirements
• Living conditions may be austere and harsh
• Working environment is deployed to inherent overseas country(ies) that may be possible war zones and have considerable risk as part of the assignment

Phased Hiring Process:

once pre-screening begins for an open opportunity, you must pass/obtain/maintain

• Successful reference, criminal and credit screening results
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of security clearance for the position
• Employment must commence within 30 days of being granted a security clearance
• Accuracy of the information provided in the Pre-Employment Packet you provided (initial forms)
• Passing of evaluations for the required language for the position you've applied for, as applicable
• Vetting by our client(s), as applicable
• Satisfactory drug screening test
• Qualified per USCENTCOM requirements to deploy as a contractor accompanying the force; i ncludes but is not limited to medical and dental reviews; t here are initial and annual requirements that must be meet
• Appropriate country clearance/visa, as applicable or required