Arabic – Translator

Arabic – Translator

Requirements

• Required languages: Tunisian, Libyan, Algerian + French
• Can accurately translate reports/texts in electronic and hardcopy formats that not only contain facts but also some abstract language showing an ability to capture intended implications and many nuances.
• Can generally capture geopolitical, regional, ethnic, and cultural elements in text.
• Able to interpret accurately, with a good understanding of one or more regional dialects.
• Reviews audio or internet materials, transcribes with high degree of accuracy and expression.
• Must possess excellent English-language written communication skills for preparing reports.
• Is able to identify and accurately summarize factual points as well as abstract concepts.
• Can triage documentation to isolate pertinent and nuanced info.
• Master use of reference materials.
• Must possess computer skills, including MS Office, to be able to produce written translations and products and sufficient internet skills that will allow basic research on the Web.
• Must possess excellent English-language verbal communication skills for giving briefings.
• Attending and passing all sponsor related training is a requirement of employment.
• TS/SCI with polygraph is required. Linguists cannot begin work on contract without a fully adjudicated security clearance.
• BA/BS and/or equivalent formal military training and 2-15+ years of related work experience.
• All candidates will be required to take and pass an English and an Arabic language test administered by Leidos or an accepted commercial testing vendor.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of activities in processing materials or participating in situations requiring a general professional capability.
• Translation of reports/texts in electronic and hardcopy formats.
• Interpretation, including consecutive and occasional simultaneous interpretation.
• Transcription of audio or internet materials with high accuracy.
• Gisting/Summarizing documentation to isolate pertinent and nuanced information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience deployed as a linguist supporting contingency operations.
• Knowledge of U.S. Intelligence Community, military, cryptologic, law enforcement experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in Target and English.
• Linguists who are proficient in multiple languages are strongly desired.