Kurdish/Arabic - Modern Standard Linguist Cat Ii

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

**Responsibilities**:

- Conduct accurate and consecutive translation, transcription, and interpretation from Arabic - Iraqi/Kurdish into English
- Translate various syntax and expressions to include colloquial and slang phrases from English Arabic - Iraqi/Kurdish and vice versa
- Work and travel in austere environments
- Provide advice on cultural and ethnic significance of statements, conversations, situations, and documents
- Accurately scan, research, and analyze foreign language documents
- Other related tasks as assigned

Position Requirements
- Must have a proficiency in Arabic - Modern Standard/Kurdish and English speaking and writing Level 3/3 of Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR)-Native proficiency preferred
- Extensive knowledge of Arabic - Modern Standard/Kurdish culture with previous work in the region-Native familiarity preferred
- Experience interpreting and translating Arabic - Modern Standard/Kurdish 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
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Secret security clearance

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