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Arabic Linguist
| Job ID: 252 |
Location: Various, Iraq
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| Category: Linguists/Translators
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Position Type:
Contract
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Contract Length:
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| Salary:
Open
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Security Clearance:
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| Company Description |
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| Position Description |
DynCorp International and McNeil Technologies have teamed and combined their core competencies to form a new company, Global Linguist Solutions (GLS), to offer the U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM) an innovative management services solution to the INSCOM Linguist Program (ILP).
GLS is currently accepting resumes for:
Arabic Linguist (speaking Modern Standard Arabic) 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 review 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:
(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. Must hold a current U.S. passport. (or apply as
soon as accepted into the program). Applicants selected will be subject
to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility
requirements for access to classified information. Must be willing to
travel/work in various locations worldwide, specifically Iraq. 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 an austere environment.
(b) Desired: A pre-existing SECRET security clearance. (not required,
but highly desirable. If candidate does not have clearance, one will be
provided after security screening) A thorough knowledge of cultural,
economic, geopolitical, and military issues of the Mid East and Arab speaking countries within that region. An ability to operate standard
and specialized office automation equipment to process foreign
language material.
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| Required Skills |
All applicants will undergo background investigation, oral and written
skills language examination, medical examination and counterintelligence screening as conditions of employment on this contract.
Must be a U.S. citizen or a green card holder who speaks the Iraqi dialect to qualify.
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