Kanuri Linguist, Corporate Language Support Services

The Unconventional•San Diego, AL

15d•Remote

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 & II)
Minimum ILR level 3 in English (Category III)
Experience providing foreign language instruction to adult students
Ability to provide idiomatic translations of nontechnical material using correct syntax and expression from English to the foreign language, and vice-versa
Ability to conduct consecutive, accurate translation and interpretation of on-going conversations and/or activities
Familiarity with and ability to conduct oneself in accordance with the local culture and customs
Willingness and 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
Knowledge of specialized vocabulary (and terminology) in both English and the foreign language related to the Government’s varied roles and missions
Ability to speak in English and foreign language fluently, including regionalisms and colloquial slang without altering meaning
Ability to interpret in a manner that is factually and conceptually accurate without changes, omissions, or additions
Ability to preserve the tone and register of source language materials
Category I: Local Nationals (LN) / Third Country Nationals (TCN) / uncleared U.S. Citizen and pass a background check
Category II: U.S. Citizens and in possession of a SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE
Category III: U.S. Citizens and possess a TOP SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE with SCI access

Nice To Haves

Category 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.
Category III linguists may have, after prescribed counterintelligence review, been granted by the U.S. Government, at a minimum, an interim TS clearance with interim access to SCI.