Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Overview:

Under the direction of a DS Special Agent, the linguist provides language-related services. These positions will be overseas, located in Baghdad.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Interpret and translate verbal communications; provide translation services during interviews and meetings; and transcribe and analyze spoken communications.
• Interpret and translate written communications; review and analyze foreign language documents for key information; and prepare documents in English and the target language(s).
• Ensure communications and translations are conveyed and understood in the proper context.
• Observe and analyze culture-specific non-verbal indicators and cues as they relate to written or spoken communications.
• Provide administrative support related to specific areas of assignment.
• All linguists must be capable of performing the following duties, as may be assigned at any time:
• Monitoring (listening to), translating and synopsizing content of real-time oral communications recordings.
• Transcribing from storage media, but not limited to audiocassettes, videocassettes or digital media and typing in both the required target language(s) and English.
• Preparing typed English translations from other source media.
• Performing quality control reviews of completed work.
• Validating the accuracy of completed translations and transcriptions.
• Interpreting oral conversations, concurrently/simultaneously.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• N/A

Education and/or Experience:

• A minimum of three years’ experience as a linguist (written and spoken communications) is required. Experience in an overseas environment is highly desired.
• Experience working in a high-threat environment and experience with U.S. Department of State security operations are strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent command of both the English and the target language(s). Demonstrated language proficiency for English and the target language(s) of at least S4 (speaking) and R4 (reading), as classified by the U.S. Department of State’s School of Language Studies, or at the Superior level, as classified by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). Other equivalent commercial proficiency and testing standards will be accepted if approved by the COR.
• Knowledge of host country culture, traditions, and customs is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with individuals or groups from various levels and backgrounds.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• N/A

Security Clearance:

TOP SECRET Clearance Level Required

• Must have a current US Government TOP SECRET Personnel Security Clearance
• Must have a current US Government Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) (less than 4-1/2 years old) or be able to successfully complete a U.S. government administered Single Scope Background Investigation.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be eligible for and able to obtain and maintain required Security Clearance/access approvals.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands that will be required inside the work place and for the position. Must lift, will sit, answer the phone, type on a keyboard, move files, etc. The Government reserves the right to require contractor staff travelling overseas to be screened by a physician prior to departure. The overseas screening may certify only that the contractor is fit to travel. Travel to areas with minimal medical support may require a detailed physical examination of the contractor to determine in adequate medical support is available to manage illness or serious medical emergency arising from preexisting conditions such as diabetes or heart disease.

Travel:

Some travel to hostile areas in the Middle East may be required, and some locations may have austere living conditions.

Work Environment:

Office environment.

Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. As an Alaska Native corporation, Olgoonik provides hiring preference to Olgoonik shareholders, descendants, and their spouses to the extent allowed by law.

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