Arabic Linguist

FedSys, Inc.•Northern VA/DC Area, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The ideal candidate will perform in the role of an Arabic - Senior linguist. This candidate will be responsible for the full range of activities in processing material or participating in situations requiring advanced capability to perform translation, transcription and interpretation in support of the US Interagency work. In addition, the incumbent will perform “ancillary” linguistic activities, which include but are not limited to the following, are: blogging, collection, content management, editing, language training, monitoring, quality control, scanning, selection, subject matter expertise, summarizing/gisting, terminology management, translation-related services, triage, workflow, writing reports, writing analysis. Ensuring professional performance during working hours; demonstrating appropriate personal behavior during leisure hours. THIS IS A TRAVEL ONLY POSITION. The ideal candidate will be required to be a general linguist as well as a professional translator/interpreter.

Requirements

Near native proficiency in reading, writing and speaking in the Arabic language
Must also have near native proficiency in reading, writing and speaking in English
Has a good understanding of regional dialects
Adheres to translation/transcription/interpretation protocols.
Very good computer skills MS applications, Internet research
Can review another linguist’s work for accuracy of content and quality of written expression commensurate with his/her own ability as a translator
Must be able to perform full range of activities as a linguist i.e. translation, transcription, interpretation
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Candidate must be able to successfully pass a background and drug screening as a condition of employment.
Currently, Linguists must possess a clearance and maintain a Top-Secret SCI/FS poly security clearance for the duration of employment once cleared.
The selected individual may/will be subject to a government security background investigation and must meet eligibility and suitability requirements.
Currently must possess the “customers” Intelligence clearance TS/SCI FS Polygraph or crossover eligible.

Nice To Haves

Previous work at a “classified” related experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Can translate a wide variety of complex texts that may contain difficult, idiomatic, scientific, and colloquial writing. Can capture subtleties, nuance, tone and register. Text might include commentary reflecting specific culture to analysis to argumentation and translator can capture meaning of socio-cultural elements embedded in text. Expression reflects native usage.
Able to interpret at virtually all levels, including complex or highly complex idiomatic speech with a very high degree of accuracy.
Has excellent command in terms of speaking and comprehension of one or more dialects.
Can successfully render expressions specific to a culture, and convey almost all subtleties and nuances appropriately.
Reviews audio materials, writes/transcribes information from target language into English with a high-degree of accuracy and expression.
Must be familiar with the communications collection equipment and have basic knowledge on its operation
Must be familiar with basic investigative terminology and trends and any relative concerns regarding the investigations
Must be familiar with minimization requirements for intercepted communications and proper handling instructions
Prompt and regular attendance.
Other duties as assigned by senior FedSys management.