Kurdish Linguist-CAT II - IQ Talent Marketplace

Valiant is seeking skilled Linguists to provide interpretation, transcription, and translation services to support ongoing and new U.S. operations and mission requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct accurate and consecutive translation, transcription, and interpretation Kurdish-Kurmanji or Sorani into English
• Translate various syntax and expressions to include colloquial and slang phrases from English Kurdish-Kurmanji or Sorani and vice versa
• Work and travel in austere environments
• Provide advice on the cultural and ethnic significance of statements, conversations, situations, and documents
• Accurately scan, research, and analyze foreign language documents
• Other related tasks as assigned

Position Requirements

• Must have proficiency in Kurdish-Kurmanji or Sorani and English speaking and writing Level 3/3 of Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR)-Native proficiency preferred
• Extensive knowledge of Kurdish culture with previous work in the region-Native familiarity preferred
• Experience interpreting and translating Kurdish-Kurmanji or Sorani into English
• Ability to understand the essentials of all speech in standard dialect and vocabulary, rarely requiring the need for paraphrasing or explanation
• Familiarity with the local culture and customs with the ability to operate within the local populace
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Clearance Required: Secret
• Important note: the Government requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination for this program before deploying. Therefore, a requirement of this position is the ability to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

Req. 22-3740

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