Arabic Linguist CAT II

Valiant is seeking skilled Linguists to provide interpretation, transcription, and translation services to support ongoing and new U.S. operations and mission requirements. Responsibilities: Translate written documents and conversations between English and Arabic to include but not limited to military correspondence and other translations, as required. Provide cultural guidance and advice to the customer, ensure customer members do not accidently act irrespectively to the Host Nation partners or local community due to limited knowledge on their customs and culture. Be responsible for all telephone calls and written correspondence between the customer and the Host Nations’ Armed/Security Forces leadership. Complete the verbal translation for all interviews, leadership lessons, inspections and other translations, as required by the customer. Regular/Temporary Regular Position Requirements

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