Job Description
Overview:
SOS International LLC (SOSi) is seeking an Arabic Linguist-Translation to provide interpretation in a travel capacity. In this role you will integrate into a client team to provide a full range of language support, including providing linguistic and cultural expertise in a faced-paced settings. Flexibility is required and 100% of work will be performed on a travel basis. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and collaborate and engage with client personnel to further the mission.
Responsibilities:
- Read, write, and speak Arabic at a fluent or native level.
- Provide consecutive translation/interpretation in a variety of settings, including conference settings and individual meetings.
- Gist, summarize, and translate Arabic printed, electronic, or audio/visual material into clear, understandable, and idiomatically correct English.
- Leverage knowledge of culture, media, politics, and military issue to provide high quality translations.
- Use a variety of computer programs including Microsoft Office products and SharePoint. Must be able to learn new tools and applications specific to the customer.
- Part-time on call work to support travel: CONUS, OCONUS, and war/conflict zones.
Qualifications:
- The federal government requires all linguists on this contract to obtain and maintain a security clearance. This security clearance requires U.S. citizenship.
- Existing, in-scope TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.
- Bachelor’s Degree completed in an Arabic-speaking program.
- Minimum of three years of experience in translation support.
- Candidates must possess native or near native competency in Arabic. Competency will be determined by standardized language exams which must be completed as part of the application process.
- Candidate must be familiar with the culture, media, and linguistic nuance of Arabic.
- Candidates must possess excellent English written and verbal communication skills. Competency will be determined by a standardized exam which must be completed as part of the application process.
- Experience in using SharePoint and Microsoft Office, ability to learn additional programs and applications as needed.
- Candidates will be required to maintain a passport and secure medical clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- All work will be performed during TDYs. No possibility of remote work. Work in more than one location may be required, including CONUS, OCONUS and war/conflict zones.
Working Conditions:
- Flexibility for limited night and weekend coverage.
- Some travel coverage may require extended hours, up to 11 hours per day, and non-traditional schedules, including nights and weekends.
Job Tags
Full time, Contract work, Part time, Work at office, Remote work, Night shift,