Punjabi Linguist CAT II - CENTCOM

Amentum; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum seeks linguists to support U.S. military operations in Kuwait as subject matter experts in Punjabi. Candidates will provide a range of language services, including interpretation and translation, and contribute cultural insights to aid leadership decisions.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, possess ILR3 in Punjabi and ILR2+ in English, hold a valid U.S. passport, and be willing to work in Kuwait with 24/7 shifts and security clearances as required.

Qualifications

• Must hold ILR proficiency level 3 in Punjabi and level 2+ in English (oral and written).
• Must be a U.S. citizen and hold a current U.S. passport.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Punjabi language

English language

Job description

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 Punjabi.

Job Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must possess excellent command of Punjabi & 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 willing to obtain/maintain an activeSecretclearance 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.