Czech Linguist, Corporate Language Support Services

The Unconventional•Huntsville, AL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Yorktown Systems Group, Inc. (YSG) and The Unconventional (TU) are seeking qualified linguists to support current and future foreign language and linguistic requirements. These needs may include interpretation, translation, transcription, and other Linguistic Support Services (LSS) for the company, its current clients, and potential government contracts. Responsibilities may involve providing interpretation services in both in-person and virtual settings; translating written, electronic, audio, and video materials; reviewing and editing documents; and delivering foreign language instruction in classroom or virtual environments. Additional linguistic services may be required as needs arise. This announcement is an open, evergreen requisition intended to support multiple current and future requirements across YSG and TU. It is not tied to a specific client, project, organization, or location. Candidates who apply may be considered for a range of language support roles throughout the YSG/TU portfolio as opportunities become available.

Requirements

Working proficiency (Interagency Linguist Roundtable (ILR) level 2+) in English
Category I (CAT I) linguist: locally hired, from a region outside of the Area of Operations (AO), i.e. a third country national, or a U.S. Citizen or person, and will not require a security clearance. All CAT I linguists will be security vetted by Government designated personnel.
Category II (CAT II) linguist: working proficiency in English (ILR level 2+). Unless otherwise authorized by the KO, CAT II linguists shall be U.S. citizens who have been security vetted by Government designated personnel. CAT II linguists may be granted interim access to SECRET by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) or other designated U.S. Government Personnel Security authority for the specific purpose of providing support under this contract. In the event interim access is granted, it is not transferable to other Government contracts or agencies.
Category III (CAT III) linguist: meet at a minimum the criteria of ILR level 3 in English. CAT III linguists shall be able to understand the essentials of all speech in a standard dialect and have a sufficiently broad vocabulary such that he/she rarely has to ask for paraphrasing or explanation. CAT III linguists shall be able to accurately follow the essentials of conversations between educated native speakers, reasonably make and answer telephone calls, understand radio broadcasts, news stories similar to wire service reports, oral reports, some oral technical reports and public addresses on non-technical subjects. CAT III linguists shall be U.S. citizens who either possess a TOP SECRET Security Clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI), or who, after prescribed counterintelligence review, have been granted by the U.S. Government, at a minimum, an interim TS clearance with interim access to SCI.
Experience providing foreign language instruction to adult students.
CAT I linguist: Local Nationals (LN) / Third Country Nationals (TCN) / uncleared U.S. Citizen and pass a background check.
CAT II linguist: U.S. Citizens and in possession of a SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE.
CAT III linguist: U.S. Citizens and possess a TOP SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE with SCI access.

Nice To Haves

Ability to live and work in harsh environments, to include living and working in temporary facilities as mission dictates
Ability to function effectively and efficiently during extended periods of high pressure and stress
Ability to function as an integral member of a team of highly trained professionals

Responsibilities

Providing interpretation services in both in-person and virtual settings
Translating written, electronic, audio, and video materials
Reviewing and editing documents
Delivering foreign language instruction in classroom or virtual environments
Providing additional linguistic services as needs arise
Providing idiomatic translations of nontechnical material using correct syntax and expression from English to the foreign language, and Vice-versa
Conducting consecutive, accurate translation and interpretation of on-going conversations and/or activities
Conducting oneself in accordance with the local culture and customs
Living and working in harsh environments, to include living and working in temporary facilities as mission dictates
Functioning effectively and efficiently during extended periods of high pressure and stress
Functioning as an integral member of a team of highly trained professionals
Knowing specialized vocabulary (and terminology) in both English and the foreign language related to the Government’s varied roles and missions
Speaking in English and foreign language fluently, including regionalisms and colloquial slang without altering meaning
Interpreting in a manner that is factually and conceptually accurate without changes, omissions, or additions
Preserving the tone and register of source language materials