Telugu Linguist CAT II

Amentum; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A global service provider is seeking linguists proficient in Telugu and English to support military operations in Kuwait. Responsibilities include providing translation services, transcribing communications, and conducting document analysis. Candidates must be U.S. citizens with a willingness to maintain security clearance and adapt to local customs. This role requires shift work as part of 24/7 operations.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must hold a current U.S. passport.
• Must be willing to obtain/maintain an active Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excellent command of Telugu

Excellent command of English

Cultural awareness

Job description

Overview

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, meetings, 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 Telugu

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must possess excellent command of Telugu & 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 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

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