Employer: SSI
Location: Kabul Afghanistan
This position will be stationed in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
The linguist provides language-related services.
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.
Qualifications & Requirements
Active Top Secret clearance
Minimum of three (3) years' experience as a linguist (written and spoken communications) is required
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.
Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with individuals or groups from various levels and backgrounds
Must be in good physical condition with no health deficiencies, either temporary or long-lasting, that would impair performance of duties
All linguists must be capable of performing the following duties, as may be assigned at any time:
o Monitoring (listening to), translating and synopsizing content of real-time oral communications recordings
o Transcribing from storage media, but not limited to audiocassettes, videocassettes or digital media and typing in both the required target language(s) and English
o Preparing typed English translations from other source media
o Performing quality control reviews of completed work
o Validating the accuracy of completed translations and transcriptions
o Interpreting oral conversations, concurrently/simultaneously
Preferred Requirements
Experience working overseas and in a high-threat environment
Experience with U.S. Department of State security operations
Knowledge of host country culture, traditions, and customs
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This position will be stationed in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
The linguist provides language-related services.
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.
Qualifications & Requirements
Active Top Secret clearance
Minimum of three (3) years' experience as a linguist (written and spoken communications) is required
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.
Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with individuals or groups from various levels and backgrounds
Must be in good physical condition with no health deficiencies, either temporary or long-lasting, that would impair performance of duties
All linguists must be capable of performing the following duties, as may be assigned at any time:
o Monitoring (listening to), translating and synopsizing content of real-time oral communications recordings
o Transcribing from storage media, but not limited to audiocassettes, videocassettes or digital media and typing in both the required target language(s) and English
o Preparing typed English translations from other source media
o Performing quality control reviews of completed work
o Validating the accuracy of completed translations and transcriptions
o Interpreting oral conversations, concurrently/simultaneously
Preferred Requirements
Experience working overseas and in a high-threat environment
Experience with U.S. Department of State security operations
Knowledge of host country culture, traditions, and customs
Apply Now