Arabic and Farsi Linguist CAT II - NAVCENT

Amentum; Manama; On-site; BHD 17,500 - 22,500; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks skilled linguists to support U.S. Army operations in Bahrain. This role involves providing essential cultural insights and language support during military operations. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in Arabic and Persian-Farsi, alongside English, to effectively communicate with senior leadership. The position requires U.S. citizenship, a current passport, and an active Secret clearance. If you are passionate about language and culture and want to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Excellent command of Arabic and Persian-Farsi required.
• Must hold a current U.S. passport and active Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational linguist support for military operations.
• Transcribe and analyze verbal communications and documents.

Skills

Arabic language proficiency

Persian-Farsi language proficiency

English language proficiency

Cultural understanding

Education

U.S. citizenship

Active Secret clearance

Job description

Arabic and Farsi Linguist CAT II - NAVCENT

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.

Principal Responsibilities of the Position:

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

Job Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must possess excellent command of BOTH Arabic and Persian-Farsi (target languages) & 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.
• Must hold a current U.S. passport. (Or apply as soon as accepted into the program).
• Must possess an active Secret clearance for access to classified information or be granted one prior to deployment.
• Must be willing to work in Bahrain and aboard Navy vessels for up to a few weeks at a time.
• Must be willing to work shifts and extended hours in support of 24 x 7 operations.
• Must have familiarity with and ability to conduct oneself in accordance with the local culture and customs.
• Must undergo medical examination and meet Army MOD15 requirements.