Farsi Linguist CAT III

Valiant Integrated Services, LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Valiant Integrated Services is seeking skilled linguists to support U.S. operations by providing interpretation, transcription, and translation services in Farsi and English. The role emphasizes accurate translation, cultural insight, and willingness to travel to austere environments.

Candidates must hold ILR level 3/3 in Farsi and English and be U.S. citizens with TS/SCI clearance. Strong research, analytical skills, and familiarity with local culture are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Farsi and English; ILR Level 3/3 or higher preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of Farsi culture and regional context.
• Experience interpreting/translating Farsi into English.
• Ability to understand dialects and vocabulary with minimal paraphrasing.
• Familiarity with local culture and customs; able to operate with local populace.
• U.S. citizenship required; TS/SCI clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct accurate consecutive translation, transcription, and interpretation from Farsi into English.
• Translate English into Farsi, including colloquial and slang phrases.
• Travel and work in austere environments.
• Provide cultural and ethnic significance insights for statements and documents.
• Scan, research, and analyze foreign language documents.

Skills

Farsi-English ILR3

Farsi culture knowledge

Farsi→English translation

Cultural context awareness

US citizenship

TS/SCI clearance

Job description

Job Description:

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 Farsi into English


• Translate various syntax and expressions to include colloquial and slang phrases from English into Farsi 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

Qualifications

• Must have a proficiency in Farsi and English speaking and writing Level 3/3 of Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR)-Native proficiency preferred


• Extensive knowledge of Farsi culture with previous work in the region-Native familiarity preferred


• Experience interpreting and translating Farsi 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


• Clearance Required: TS/SCI

Additional requirements:

• Required Personnel Security Clearance (PSC) –The selected candidate must be in possession of the necessary level of Personnel Security Clearance (PSC) as specified in the job descriptions or eligible to qualify for same.


• Fit for Duty – The selected candidate must undergo an extensive medical examination to be certified medically fit for duty in the work assignment location. Similarly, the selected candidate must undergo a dental examination to be certified that there are no foreseen eminent dental issues. And the selected candidate must be vaccinated according to the required immunizations for the Area of Operation of the work assignment or able and willing to receive the required immunizations prior to deployment to the work assignment location.


• Must have sufficient unaided hearing to perform duties safely, hear and wake up to emergency alarms unaided, and hear instructions in the absence of visual cues such as lip reading. If an applicant does not meet this requirement, Speech Recognition in Noise Test (SPRINT) or equivalent testing is required along with an approved waiver pursuant to CENTCOM MOD 18, Section 15, TAB A.


• Must be able to work under stressful circumstances and meet short suspense dates.


• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted.


• Must be free of medical restriction/ limitations that prevent the performance of required duties and/ or prevent the wearing and utilization of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).


• Must be physically capable of performing the work in conditions of extreme temperatures, low humidity, rain and blowing sand and dust.


• May be required to work on uncommon hours of duty, extended hours, nights, weekends, and holidays.


• Employees shall utilize all proper lifting procedures and practices associated with all lifting and material handling tasks that are assigned and associated with this job description.


• Must be able to stand, stoop, crawl and climb as necessary to perform job functions using proper techniques and PPE for extended periods unassisted.

Valiant Integrated Services is an employer who hires in accordance with applicable state and federal law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in compliance with those laws.