Cleared Pashtu / Dari / Farsi Linguist (CAT III)

Amentum • Fayetteville, NC

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About The Position

Amentum is seeking a cleared Pashtu / Dari / Farsi Linguist (CAT III) to provide foreign language interpretation, transcription, reporting, and translation services to support worldwide operations. This position will provide onsite support in Fayetteville, NC.

Requirements

• Must possess an active U.S government Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility (TS/SCI).
• Must be a high school graduate, have a GED, or equivalent at a minimum, with some college level work preferred.
• In lieu of education, experience may be substituted.
• Must have scored a minimum of 3 on the ILR scale in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking in English and the target foreign language(s) preferably within the last 24 months.
• A minimum of two years of experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Must be ready, willing and able to change day-to-day work/tasks as the mission requirements at the assigned location may be fluid with lots of movement and change.
• Ability to think quickly and deal with issues that may arise professionally, timely, and appropriately.
• Typing ability, basic computer skills, use of Windows, MS Word, and MS Excel.
• Advanced technical/computer capability in utilizing Unit specific special software programs and systems.
• Ability to function effectively and efficiently during extended periods of high pressure and stress.
• Read, write, listen, and speak with clear, concise grammar, and pronunciation in the required foreign language(s) and English.
• Provide idiomatic translations of technical material using correct syntax and expression from English to the required language, and vice-versa.
• Write operational reports and other specialized documents in conjunction with an operational element.
• Provide language or dialect specific translations using correct structure of sentences in the required language and English.
• Conduct consecutive, accurate translations, and interpretations of ongoing conversations and activities.
• Ability to work cross cultural, religious, and ethnic divides.
• Frequent travel worldwide with minimal oversight and guidance for short-term deployments OCONUS to include extreme, austere, harsh conditions that may be possible war zones.
• May be required to go on missions and be physically fit to perform these duties.
• Lift and carry at least 30 pound backpack and/or gear with minimal effort.
• Walk at least 5km in rough terrain.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees