Kurdish/Arabic - Modern Standard Linguist CAT II

Alternate Posting Locations Status Full-time Area of Interest Military Support Security Clearance Secret Position Description Valiant is seeking skilled Linguists to provide interpretation, transcription, and translation services in support of ongoing and new U.S operations and mission requirements. Responsibilities:

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

• Must have a proficiency in Arabic - Modern Standard/Kurdish and English speaking and writing Level 3/3 of Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR)-Native proficiency preferred
• Extensive knowledge of Arabic - Modern Standard/Kurdish culture with previous work in the region-Native familiarity preferred
• Experience interpreting and translating Arabic - Modern Standard/Kurdish 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
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