Linguist (FARSI) and Iranian Cultural Advisor – Camp Xiphos, Jordan – TS-SCI

Peraton

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Peraton is currently hiring a cleared TS/SCI cleared CAT III FARSI Linguist and Cultural Advisor for an on-site, unaccompanied one-year assignment at Camp Xiphos, Jordan. This role involves providing Subject Matter Expertise (SME) on Iranian culture, society, politics, and religion to counter extremist activities. The position requires translation, interpretation, and analysis of various forms of information, including classified reports and media. The SME will also provide cultural advisement to US and allied partners, participate in working groups, and potentially work extended hours. Linguists may be required to undergo annual evaluations and retesting.

Requirements

Must possess a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Political Science, International Studies, Anthropology, Communication or a related field from an accredited and reputable institution and 8 years of relevant experience. An additional 4 years experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
Must be recognized as a Subject Matter Expert in understanding Iranian current culture, social media, political and regime influences, religious, ethnic groups and influential moderate voices and ethnic landscape in its effort to counter extremist activities.
Must have a minimum of 5 years prior experience working in support of U.S. Armed Forces or U.S. government agencies.
Must have a minimum of 4/4/4/ scores or higher in testing scores both in English and a 5/5/5/ in FARSI Dialect.
Must be willing to deploy for periods of 180 - 365 days in support of US Forces (Duty Location Camp Xiphos, Jordan).
Must be able to demonstrate Objective, Unbiased, & Logical cultural advisement.
Must be able to follow orderly and sequential systematic procedures and guidelines.
Must possess excellent listening skills with ability to pay attention to minute details.
U.S. Citizenship required.
U.S. Passport with at least 1 year remaining before expiration.
Active DoW Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
Able to meet requirements of a Jordanian Visa.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Information Operations/ MISO units in Middle East/SWA Area of Operations.
Language ability in another required language; DARI, PASHTO, or ARABIC at the same levels.
Native Iranian Heritage with recent Iran residence or travel.

Responsibilities

Provide Subject Matter Expertise (SME) on Iranian religious, ethnic groups and influential moderate voices.
Provide SME with an expert understanding of Iranian social media, political, current regime, and cultural, religious, and ethnic landscape in its effort to counter extremist activities.
Provide support to key leader engagements events conducted in the USCENTCOM AOR with relevant US an allied partners (Remotely).
Translate, interpret and analyze oral and written material such as classified reports, data, briefings and conversations.
Provide translation in written and/or oral form.
Provide assessments, transcription, translation, interpretation, cultural advisement, and media analysis services to ensure actionable data and products are developed and processed quickly and accurately.
Provide written translations of source texts in one language into another language, with the meaning and intent of the original text.
Read and comprehend languages.
Write comprehensibly in one of the source languages.
Choose the equivalent expression in the Source language that both fully conveys and best matches the meaning intended in the source language.
Comprehend both the source language and English as spoken and written.
Speak both of these languages.
Choose an expression in English that fully conveys and best matches the meaning of the source language.
Have familiarity with the cultural context of both languages.
Have knowledge of terminology in specialized fields.
Research in source (Native) languages and write a comprehensive command level information paper.
Possess detailed knowledge of the operating environment to include Joint, Combined doctrine as well as Iranian laws and governance.
Participate in USCENTCOM, Interagency and Coalitions working groups, and serve as the Operational Iranian Cultural advisor expertise.
Be prepared to work extended work hours.
Complete an annual evaluation and retesting process to determine eligibility for possible extension of services required.
Provide foreign language interpretation, translation, transliteration & transcription, document exploitation (DOCEX) services.
Provide written and verbal translation of various types of media from target language to source language while maintaining congruity in judgment.
Provide presentations and working with small and large groups.