Senior Persian Farsi Linguist

CACI • Fairfax, VA

15d

About The Position

CACI is seeking TS/SCI Poly-cleared candidates for language professionals to join our prime contract supporting government operations in Fairfax, VA. This position IS deployable, with travel about 10% of the time. Languages Needed: Persian/Farsi What You’ll Get to Do: This role will enable you to utilize your linguistic for mission-driven roles. You will translate and/or transcribe intermediate to advanced-level printed materials, including but not limited to: technical manuals, foreign language periodicals, and audio files into correct grammatical American English. You will work either lead or be part of a team of linguists supporting CONUS and/or OCONUS operations. More About the Role: Translation, You will Accurately translate reports/texts in electronic and hard-copy formats that contain facts and some abstract language showing an ability to capture intended implications and many nuances. Generally capture geopolitical, regional, ethnic, and cultural elements in text. Word choice and expression generally adhere to target language norms and means of expression specific to subject field(s) and are strong enough to allow translator to operate successively in that field. Interpretation, You will: Interpret accurately. Typically, consecutive interpretation is needed, but simultaneous interpretation (Persian to English and English to Persian) may be requested on occasions. Has a good understanding of one or more regional dialects. Transcription, You will: Review audio or internet materials and transcribes with a high degree of accuracy and expression. Possess excellent English-language written communication skills for preparing reports. Has a good understanding of one or more regional dialects.

Requirements

• Ability to pass an advanced English test
• Active TS/SCI Clearance with adjudicated Polygraph
• Bachelors Degree
• Ability to score ILR Level 3 or higher on target language translation test
• Minimum five (5) years’ professional experience conducting translation, transcription, translation, and/or interpretation
• In-depth knowledge of the geopolitical, regional, ethnic, and cultural components of target language geographical areas
• Master use of MS Office and internet research

Nice To Haves

• Previous military experience
• Has good understanding of one or more regional dialects
• Consecutive and/or simultaneous interpretation abilities

Responsibilities

• Translation
• Accurately translate reports/texts in electronic and hard-copy formats that contain facts and some abstract language showing an ability to capture intended implications and many nuances.
• Generally capture geopolitical, regional, ethnic, and cultural elements in text.
• Word choice and expression generally adhere to target language norms and means of expression specific to subject field(s) and are strong enough to allow translator to operate successively in that field.
• Interpretation
• Interpret accurately.
• Typically, consecutive interpretation is needed, but simultaneous interpretation (Persian to English and English to Persian) may be requested on occasions.
• Has a good understanding of one or more regional dialects.
• Transcription
• Review audio or internet materials and transcribes with a high degree of accuracy and expression.
• Possess excellent English-language written communication skills for preparing reports.
• Has a good understanding of one or more regional dialects.

Benefits

• Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.
• We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities.
• Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families.
• At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level