Kurdish (Sorani) with Arabic Linguist (2023-0030)

Kurdish (Sorani) with Arabic Linguist (2024-0030)Acclaim Technical Services, founded in 2000, is a leading language, operations, and technology services company supporting a wide range of U.S. Federal agencies. We are actively hiring a Kurdish (Sorani) with Arabic Linguist - (US Citizenship required) to join our team working in Reston, VA. You will be on 100% travel CONUS /OCONUS and will be responsible for translating documents into English and providing consecutive interpretation.Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.RESPONSIBILITIESBroader variety of language-related tasks, to include triage, gisting, and transcription of audio/video materials.Utilize knowledge of the cultural milieu in the Kurdish (Sorani) with Arabic world in order to properly render abstract language and idioms.Previous work experience with the USG and/or military as a linguist is helpful, but is not a requirement.Applicants must have a willingness to travel worldwide, to include warzones and austere locations, in support to the US Government at any time.REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCEBA/BS Degree strongly desiredCandidates must be proficient at a Level 3 on the ILR scale, or an equivalent, signifying 'professional performance,' in translation, speaking, and listening.Excellent Target Language and English skillsWillingness to travel a minimum of 40% of the year to locations worldwide, to include warzones.When not on travel, this position may require the employee to work in a Northern Virginia office for a standard forty-hour work week.PREFERRED SKILLSAbility to work as a teamAbility to give/receive constructive feedback on translation reviewsAbility to type no less than 45wpm in English and in the target languageProficient in Microsoft Office SuiteMust be able to qualify on weapons to meet warzone requirementsMedically fit to travel to all areasWillingness to travel to meet changing mission needs - 'anywhere, anytime'Must have cultural knowledge and be knowledgeable in current events for their area of expertiseAll candidates must pass the English test with a score of 80% or aboveAll candidates must provide a copy of their current US passport#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2024-11-05