Singhalese Linguist CAT II - CENTCOM

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

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Singhalese Linguist in Kuwait to support U.S. military operations. Responsibilities include interpreting, translating, and providing cultural insights. Candidates must have excellent language skills, U.S. citizenship, and an active security clearance.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Current U.S. passport required.
• Active Secret clearance needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational linguist support for military operations.
• Transcribe and analyze verbal communications.
• Translate and interpret services for Singhalese.

Skills

English command

Singhalese command

Cultural awareness

Job description

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Singhalese Linguist CAT II - CENTCOM

Apply remote type On-site locations OCONUS-Kuwait time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R0138478

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 of the Position:

• 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 Singhalese.

Job Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must possess excellent command of Singhalese (target languages) &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 possess an active Secret clearance for access to classified information.
• Must be willing to work in Kuwait and able to meet all requirements to obtain residency .
• 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 be able to meet all MOD15 requirements put into place by the military.

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