Arabic Linguist CAT II - CENTCOM

PAE Government Services Inc.; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 15,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A diverse service company is seeking linguists in Kuwait to support U.S. military operations. Candidates must have excellent proficiency in Arabic (Modern Standard) and English, possess a U.S. citizenship, and be willing to work in shifts. This role includes providing language services and cultural insights to military personnel. The position requires a valid U.S. passport and an active Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Proficiency level 3 in Arabic-Modern Standard and level 2+ in English.
• Must hold a current U.S. passport.
• Active Secret clearance required.
• Willingness to work shifts and extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational contract linguist support for military operations.
• Transcribe and analyze verbal communications.
• Scan and analyze foreign language documents.

Skills

Excellent command of Arabic-Modern Standard

Excellent command of English verbal skills

Cultural understanding of the local customs

Job description

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THERE IS NOT A CURRENT POSITION AVAILABLE. APPLICATIONS WILL BE PROCESSED ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS FOR FUTURE POSITIONS.

Amentum is seeking linguists with excellent English skills to grow our talented and diverse team globally towards our mission’s success. We are looking for dedicated linguist professionals in a variety of languages/dialects to support our intelligence community customer OCONUS. Linguists will support U.S. military operations in Kuwait as Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in an assigned area of responsibility. Linguists will contribute an assortment of language services and will be responsible for 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:

• Provide operational contract linguist support for military operations and interpret during interviews, meeting, and conferences.
• Transcribe and analyze verbal communications.
• Scan, research, and analyze foreign language documents for key information.
• Supply a variety of translation and interpretation services for Arabic-Modern Standard.
  
  

Job Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must possess excellent command of Arabic-Modern Standard & English verbal skills; Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) proficiency level 3 in target language and proficiency level 2+ in English based on oral and written language skills examination.
• Must hold a current U.S. passport. (Or apply as soon as accepted into the program).
• Must be possess an active Secret clearance for access to classified information.
• Must be willing to work in Kuwait.
• 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.
  
  

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters.