Job description

Pashtu/Urdu Linguist CAT III

Security Clearance

TS/SCI

Position Description

LIS is seeking skilled Linguists to provide interpretation, transcription, and translation services in support of ongoing and new U.S operations and mission requirements.

**This position is contingent upon contract award.**

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Linguists shall have the ability to listen, read, write and speak in clear and concise grammar and pronunciation, and provide translation and interpretation services in the required target foreign language(s) and English at a minimum of 3 on the ILR scale in all test areas.

• Conduct accurate and consecutive translation, transcription, and interpretation from Pashtu and Urdu into English
• Translate various syntax and expressions to include colloquial and slang phrases from English to Pashtu and Urdu and vice versa
• Accurately scan, research, and analyze foreign language documents
• Other related tasks as assigned

Position Requirements

• Must be a US citizen
• TS/SCI level security clearance
• Linguist shall have typing and PowerPoint skills.
• Ability to provide idiomatic translations of nontechnical material using correct syntax and expression from the foreign language to English, and vice-versa.
• Ability to conduct consecutive, accurate interpretation of on-going conversations and/or activities.
• Familiarity and ability to conduct oneself per the local culture and customs.
• Ability to deal inconspicuously with local populace.
• Willing and able to live and work in harsh environment, to include living and working in temporary facilities as mission dictates.
• Ability to serve in a combat zone and previous SOF experience is desirable.
• Ability to function effectively and efficiently during extended periods of high pressure and stress as required by SOF.
• Ability to operate a Government furnished light or medium mobility vehicle in support of operations.
• High School graduate, GED, or equivalent is a minimum with some college level work preferred. In lieu of education, experience may be substituted.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Special Skills Highly Desired: parachuting, rappelling, fast roping, and other insertion/extraction techniques.
• Ability to lift at least 30 lbs. overhead and complete a 3-mile trail-hike with 30 lbs. rucksack in less than 90 minutes Highly Desired

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• You understand this position is located in Afghanistan?
• You are a US citizen?

Experience:

• interpretation and translation: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Pashto and Urdu (Required)

Security clearance:

• Top Secret (Required)

Work Location: Remote

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