Linguist - U.S. Central Command AOR (Middle East, Central Asia & North

Job Description

Atlas Advisors is actively seeking interpreters to provide linguistic support to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). Selected candidates will be providing general language support for military operations and interpret during interviews, meetings, and conferences. We are looking for both Cleared U.S. Linguist and Local National Linguist from select countries.

Immediate openings for the following linguist:

CAT II Telugu

CAT II Nepalese / Hindi

CAT II Russian / Tajik

CAT II Kazakh / Russian

CAT II Kirghiz / Russian

CAT II Uzbek / Russian

CAT III Arabic Iraqi/Kurdish

CAT III Arabic Eastern Levantine/Kurdish

Local Nationals: Russian / Tajik

Local Nationals: Kirghiz / Russian

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS U.S. Citizens

• US citizen

• Active Secret Security Clearance

• Able to meet the language requirements outlined below

• Minimum of three years experience as a linguist (written and spoken communications) is required.

• Excellent command of both the English and target language.

• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with individuals or groups from various levels and backgrounds.

• Must be in good physical condition with no health deficiencies, either temporary or long-lasting, that would impair performance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS for Local National Linguist

• Citizen of a host nation within the U.S. CENTCOM

• Native proficiency in the target language and professional proficiency in English.

• Able to pass required background checks and obtain base access credentials.

Capable of performing the following duties:

• Monitoring, translating and synopsizing content of real-time oral communications and recordings.

• Transcribing from storage media, including audio-cassettes, videocassettes or digital media and typing in both the required target

• 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

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working in a high-threat environment and experience with US Department of State security operations

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Fluent in and English and Target Language

• Score at least a 3/3/3 writing, reading and speaking (WRS) in target language

• Score at least a 2+/2+/2+ writing, reading and speaking (WRS) in English

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Company provided DBA (Defense Base Act) Coverage)

• Full Medical Care Benefits Package Offered While Home or Deployed

• Employer Funded Health Reimbursement Arrangement Plan (HRA)

• Paid Training and Professional Development

• AD&D War Risk Coverage

• Company Paid Life Insurance Benefit

• Bi-Annual Leave/

• Paid Time Off

• Vacation Travel Reimbursement

Full-time