Balouchi/Urdu Interpreters (OCONUS)

SOS International LLC.; Manama; Hybrid; BHD 14,000 - 17,500; Full time

Job summary

A leading security firm is seeking a Balouchi/Urdu Interpreter based in Bahrain. The role involves providing linguist support for military operations, translating documents and conducting research. Candidates must have active Secret clearance, language proficiency at ILR Level 3, and the ability to deploy on short notice.

Qualifications

• Active in scope Secret clearance required.
• Familiarity with TCU's mission and operational requirements.
• Prior operational experience in Middle East, Africa, or CENTCOM AOR needed.
• Certification as CAT II Certified Linguist is mandatory.
• Must be physically located in Bahrain.

Responsibilities

• Provide linguist support for military operations.
• Translate and interpret documents from Balouch/Urdu to English and vice versa.
• Conduct linguistic analysis and research on assigned projects.

Skills

Interpreting

Linguistic analysis

Document translation

Balouch language proficiency

Urdu language proficiency

Job description

Overview

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

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

Essential Job Duties

• To 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.