ARABIC LINGUISTS NEEDED

IMMEDIATE EMPLOYMENT AVAILABLE

CAT II ARABIC LINGUIST, TBD

Location: TBD

Job Description:
Provide operational contract linguist support to U.S. Army operations in various locations worldwide. Provide general linguistic support for military operations and interpret during interviews, meeting, and conferences. Interpret and translate written and spoken communications. Transcribe and analyze verbal communications. Perform document exploitation. Scan, research, and analyze foreign language documents for key information. Translate and gist foreign language documents. Identify and extract information components meeting military information requirement list criteria. Provide input to reports.Linguists are required to work 12-hour shifts and in excess of 60-hour weeks in order to provide continuous contract linguist support that this 24 x 7 operation requires.Linguists must be available for worldwide deployment as the mission dictates. Background and Experience: (including education, skills, work activities)

(a) Minimum required:
An excellent command of Arabic, as well as strong verbal and written American English skills (grammar, vocabulary, idioms, spelling) because linguist work products are prepared in English. A 4/4 (i.e., native) or higher Arabic listening/reading comprehension rating according to the ILR scale and as measured by the DLPT or comparable language test vehicle. Must hold a current U.S. passport. Must possess a SECRET security clearance or be clearable to SECRET. Must be willing to travel/work in various locations worldwide. Ability to deal unobtrusively with the local populace. Familiarity with and ability to conduct oneself in accordance with the local culture and customs. Willingness to work shifts and extended hours in support of 24 x 7 Operations. Must be able to live and work in a harsh environment.

(b) Desired:
Skilled in one or more Arabic dialects, especially Arabic Iraqi. Additional proficiency in Kurdish desired. A pre-existing SECRET security clearance. A thorough knowledge of cultural, economic, geopolitical, and military issues of the Mid East and Arab-speaking countries within that region. Previous operational experience as linguist in support of government operations. An ability to operate standard and specialized office automation equipment to process foreign language material.

Submit your resume:
You may submit your resume by email to: resumes@zikry.com with LINGUIST in the subject line and a recruiter will be contacting shortly.