Russian Linguist CAT III - CENTCOM

Amentum; Al Khor and Al Thakhira; On-site; QAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated linguists to support military operations in Qatar. This role requires exceptional command of both Russian and English, along with a deep understanding of local culture and customs. As a linguist, you will provide critical language services, including interpretation and translation, to assist senior leadership. Join a talented and diverse team committed to excellence and contribute to the success of U.S. military operations. If you are passionate about language and culture and ready for a challenging yet rewarding opportunity, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen with excellent command of Russian and English.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required for access to classified information.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Russian language proficiency

English language proficiency

Cultural understanding

Analytical skills

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 Qatar 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:

1. Provide operational contract linguist support for military operations and interpret during interviews, meetings, and conferences.
2. Transcribe and analyze verbal communications.
3. Scan, research, and analyze foreign language documents for key information.
4. Supply a variety of translation and interpretation services for Russian.

Job Requirements:

1. Must be a U.S. citizen.
2. Must possess excellent command of Russian & English verbal skills; Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) proficiency level 3 in target language and proficiency level ILR 3 in English based on oral and written language skills examination.
3. Must hold a current U.S. passport (or apply as soon as accepted into the program).
4. Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance for access to classified information.
5. Must be willing to work in Qatar.
6. Must be willing to work shifts and extended hours in support of 24 x 7 operations.
7. Must have familiarity with and ability to conduct oneself in accordance with the local culture and customs.
8. Must undergo a medical examination.