Arabic and Farsi Linguist Cat II

Principal responsibilities of the position:

u2022 Provide operational contract linguist support for military operations and interpret during interviews, meetings, and conferences.
u2022 Transcribe and analyze verbal communications.
u2022 Scan, research, and analyze foreign language documents for key information.

Job requirements:

u2022 Must be a U.S. citizen.
u2022 Must possess excellent command of both Arabic and Persian-Farsi (target languages) and English verbal skills; Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) proficiency level 3 in target language and proficiency level 2+ in English based on oral language skills examination, and 2+ for English reading comprehension.
u2022 Must hold a current U.S. passport or apply as soon as accepted into the program.
u2022 Must possess an active Secret clearance for access to classified information or be granted one prior to deployment.
u2022 Must be willing to work in Bahrain and aboard Navy vessels for up to a few weeks at a time.
u2022 Must be willing to work shifts and extended hours in support of 24 x 7 operations.
u2022 Must have familiarity with and ability to conduct oneself in accordance with the local culture and customs.
u2022 Must undergo medical examination and meet Army MOD15 requirements.

Position overview:

Linguists will support U.S. Army operations in Bahrain as subject matter experts (SMEs) in their assigned area of responsibility, providing cultural perspective and understanding of the region's historical, political, sociological, and economic trends to select members of the senior leadership staff.

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