Position Description
Valiant is seeking skilled Linguists to provide interpretation, transcription, and translation services in support of ongoing and new operations and mission requirements.
Responsibilities :
- Conduct accurate and consecutive translation, transcription, and interpretation from Arabic Modern Standard and Farsi into English
- Translate various syntax and expressions to include colloquial and slang phrases from English Arabic Modern Standard, Farsiand vice versa
- Work and travel in austere environments
- Provide advice on 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 Modern Standard Arabic, Farsi, and English speaking and writing Level 3 / 3 of Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR)-Native proficiency preferredExtensive knowledge of Modern Standard Arabic and Farsi culture with previous work in the region-Native familiarity preferredExperience interpreting and translating Modern Standard Arabic and Farsi into EnglishAbility to understand the essentials of all speech in standard dialect and vocabulary rarely requiring the need for paraphrasing or explanationFamiliarity with the local culture and customs with the ability to operate within the local populaceMust be a citizenSecret Clearance