Balouchi/Urdu Interpreters (OCONUS)

SOSi; Manama; On-site; BHD 14,000 - 17,500; Full time

Job summary

A defense contracting company is seeking a Balouchi/Urdu Interpreter based in Bahrain. The role involves providing linguist support for military operations, interpreting during meetings, and conducting linguistic analysis. Candidates must have an active Secret clearance, prior operational experience in the Middle East, and language proficiency in Balouch and Urdu. Deployment readiness is required.

Qualifications

• Active in scope Secret clearance.
• Familiarity with TCU's mission and operational requirements.
• Prior operational experience in Middle East, Africa, or CENTCOM AOR.
• Language Proficiency: ILR Level 3 in Balouch and Urdu.
• Certification: CAT II Certified Linguists.
• Residency: Must be physically located in Bahrain.
• Deployment Readiness: Must be able to deploy within hours of notification.

Responsibilities

• Provide linguist support for military operations.
• Interpret during interviews, meetings, and conferences.
• Conduct linguistic analysis and research on assigned projects.
• Translate and interpret documents from the target languages.

Skills

Linguist support

Linguistic analysis

Translation

Interpreting

Swimming qualification

Job description

Overview

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

SOS International LLC (SOSi) is seeking a Balouchi/Urdu Interpreter to be based at NSA Bahrain to support the NCIS Middle East Field Office (MEFO) Transnational Crimes Unit (TCU).

Essential Job Duties

• Provide linguist support for military operations and interpret during interviews, meetings, and conferences.
• Conduct linguistic analysis and research on assigned projects.
• Translate and interpret documents, conversations, and audio recordings from the target language(s) to English and vice versa.

Minimum Requirements

• Active in scope Secret clearance.
• Familiarity with TCU's mission and operational requirements.
• Prior operational experience in Middle East, Africa, or CENTCOM AOR.
• Language Proficiency: ILR Level 3 in Balouch and Urdu.
• Certification: CAT II Certified Linguists.
• Residency: Must be physically located in Bahrain.
• Deployment Readiness: Must be able to deploy within hours of notification.

Operational & Physical Requirements

• Swimming Qualification: Department of Navy equivalent to a 3rd class swimmer (2nd class preferred).
• Training Capability:
  • Must be able to complete US Coast Guard maritime vessel boarding training.
  • Must be able to complete water survival training.

Work Environment

• Position may require travel on short notice to overseas locations for site assessments and surveys.
• Wearing of location appropriate attire and PPE when in the field is required.

Working at SOSi

All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.