Part-Time On-Call Farsi / Iranian Cultural Advisor (CULAD)
About The Position
Peraton is seeking a Part-Time On-Call Farsi / Iranian Cultural Advisor (CULAD) to provide cultural and linguistic expertise that spans the Department of Defense’s geographical combatant commands (CCMDs) areas of responsibilities to join our Operational Planning, Implementation and Assessment Services (OPIAS) Team of qualified, diverse individuals supporting a large information operations program. Location: Remote General responsibilities of this position include: Provide translation of and cultural perspective on critical communications that spans the Department of Defense’s geographical CCMDs areas of responsibilities Communicate directly with information providers within the geographical CCMDs area of responsibilities through telephonic, text, or other virtual means Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop strategies to reach local target audiences and support communications plans Specific daily job requirements include the following duties: Respond to information providers by using the provider’s-initiated communication method to make initial contact, elicit any required additional information, evaluating, and providing assessments based on multi-sourced information Utilize tools, databases, and websites to collect and analyze information, and maintain proficiency in all tools, software, and databases Prepare reports of analysis and make recommendations to Program Leads and senior leaders. Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Requirements
- Must possess either a Bachelor's degree with 8 years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree with 6 years; or an additional 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
- Must have a minimum of 4/4/4/ scores or higher in testing scores both in English and a 5/5/5/ in FARSI Dialects.
- Experience with collecting data and preparing reports.
- Understanding of the cultural, economic, geopolitical and military issues of the specified region outlined above.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Power Point, Excel, and Word.
- Excellent oral, written and electronic communication in English.
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Active Secret security clearance.
- Ability to obtain a final Top Secret clearance and SCI.
- Must be willing to travel 10% CONUS.
Nice To Haves
- Recent Iranian Native Cultural Background.
- Served with US Forces in some FARSI linguistics capacity.
- Currently supporting activity in the relative CCMD AOR.
Responsibilities
- Provide translation of and cultural perspective on critical communications that spans the Department of Defense’s geographical CCMDs areas of responsibilities
- Communicate directly with information providers within the geographical CCMDs area of responsibilities through telephonic, text, or other virtual means
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop strategies to reach local target audiences and support communications plans
- Respond to information providers by using the provider’s-initiated communication method to make initial contact, elicit any required additional information, evaluating, and providing assessments based on multi-sourced information
- Utilize tools, databases, and websites to collect and analyze information, and maintain proficiency in all tools, software, and databases
- Prepare reports of analysis and make recommendations to Program Leads and senior leaders.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
