Linguist OCONUS
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Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer - EEO, including disability/vets Olgoonik is a strong family of professional contracting companies established to create benefits for our Alaska Native shareholders and fueled by the belief that to do so our operations must remain of the highest quality, our employees qualified and principled, and our commitment to safety and every client’s mission unconditional. From our roots in Alaska’s Arctic to our operations in South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East, our experienced and dependable workforce consistently delivers results through a sharp combination of innovation and practicality. Linguist OCONUS Overview Under the direction of a DS Special Agent, the linguist provides language-related services. These positions will be overseas, located in Baghdad. Primary Responsibilities
- Interpret and translate verbal communications; provide translation services during interviews and meetings; and transcribe and analyze spoken communications.
- Interpret and translate written communications; review and analyze foreign language documents for key information; and prepare documents in English and the target language(s).
- Ensure communications and translations are conveyed and understood in the proper context.
- Observe and analyze culture-specific non-verbal indicators and cues as they relate to written or spoken communications.
- Provide administrative support related to specific areas of assignment.
- All linguists must be capable of performing the following duties, as may be assigned at any time:
- Monitoring (listening to), translating and synopsizing content of real-time oral communications recordings.
- Transcribing from storage media, but not limited to audiocassettes, videocassettes or digital media and typing in both the required target language(s) and English.
- Preparing typed English translations from other source media.
- Performing quality control reviews of completed work.
- Validating the accuracy of completed translations and transcriptions.
- Interpreting oral conversations, concurrently/simultaneously.
- A minimum of three years’ experience as a linguist (written and spoken communications) is required. Experience in an overseas environment is highly desired.
- Experience working in a high-threat environment and experience with U.S. Department of State security operations are strongly preferred.
- Excellent command of both the English and the target language(s). Demonstrated language proficiency for English and the target language(s) of at least S4 (speaking) and R4 (reading), as classified by the U.S. Department of State’s School of Language Studies, or at the Superior level, as classified by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). Other equivalent commercial proficiency and testing standards will be accepted if approved by the COR.
- Knowledge of host country culture, traditions, and customs is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with individuals or groups from various levels and backgrounds.
- Must have a current US Government TOP SECRET Personnel Security Clearance
- Must have a current US Government Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) (less than 4-1/2 years old) or be able to successfully complete a U.S. government administered Single Scope Background Investigation.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Must be eligible for and able to obtain and maintain required Security Clearance/access approvals.
- Subsidiary: Olgoonik Innovations, LLC
- FLSA: Exempt
- Requisition Nbr: 2013958
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