Arabic Linguist

Ascensus Global, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Ascensus Global, Inc. (AGI) seeks an Arabic Linguist to support a government contract. You will translate and interpret between Arabic and English, including slang and dialect, and handle transcription and reporting tasks.

The role requires passing an advanced English test and holding TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. Responsibilities include data extraction from databases, quality control of language products, and producing reports.

Qualifications

• Advanced English test ability required.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with adjudicated polygraph.
• ILR Level 3 or higher on target language translation test.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional translation and consecutive interpretation between Arabic and English, including slang/dialect.
• Manipulate databases and tools to extract mission-relevant information.
• Interpretation between source and target languages.

Skills

Arabic language

English language

Attention to detail

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Translation tools

Job description

ABOUT US:

Ascensus Global, Inc. (formerly MultiLingual Solutions, Inc.) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with more than 21 years of successful experience providing professional language services, foreign language and cultural training, and analysis support to a broad client base consisting of more than 40 U.S. military and intelligence customers, as well as over 2,000 civilian government, commercial and non-profit organizations in various fields. With ISO 9001:2015 and 17100:2015 certifications, AGI provides services in more than 100 languages, employing innovative technologies and methodologies and applying best practices from both the Government and commercial arenas to advance each customer’s unique communication and operational objectives throughout the U.S. and across the globe.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are actively hiring an Arabic Linguists to work with a diverse team in support of a government contract.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide professional level translation and perform consecutive interpretation to and from Arabic and English, to include slang and dialect.
• Manipulate databases and tools to extract information of mission interest.
• Interpretation between source and target languages
• Translation and Transcription into English
• Editing and Quality Control of language products
• Summarizing/Gisting while drawing upon linguistic or cultural expertise
• Monitoring published and online media while identifying relevant content
• Writing reports and analysis
• Workflow management

Requirements

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide professional level translation and perform consecutive interpretation to and from Arabic and English, to include slang and dialect.
• Manipulate databases and tools to extract information of mission interest.
• Interpretation between source and target languages
• Translation and Transcription into English
• Editing and Quality Control of language products
• Summarizing/Gisting while drawing upon linguistic or cultural expertise
• Monitoring published and online media while identifying relevant content
• Writing reports and analysis
• Workflow management

SECURITY CLEARANCE:

TS/SCI with polygraph is required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to pass an advanced English test
• Active TS/SCI Clearance with adjudicated Polygraph
• Ability to score ILR Level 3 or higher on target language translation test
• Minimum three (3) years’ professional experience conducting translation, transcription, translation, and/or interpretation
• Bachelor s degree or higher required
• Possess experience in language training
• Attention to detail, solid grammar/writing skills (Arabic and English) and high-quality standards
• Possess a command of Saudi dialect
• Subject Matter Expertise in Cyber, Economics, Legal/Law, Science and Technology, and Sponsor Operations areas of focus

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Professional Certifications: Professional translation and/or interpretation certifications obtained (ATA, FCICE, CHI/CMI, etc.).
• Consecutive note taking, and public speaking experience.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work will be performed during ordinary hours (e.g., 8-5) in an ordinary work week (Monday-Friday).

PAY RANGE:

Pay Range: $110,000 - $200,000 a year

Ascensus Global (AGI) pay range and level are general guidelines for this job. Several factors, including education, geographic location, contract labor categories, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, or market data, determine the final salary.

BENEFITS:

Our benefits package includes health and welfare options (medical, dental, vision, and health savings account), short—and long-term disability, company-paid life insurance, additional voluntary coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, and holiday pay.

AGI is committed to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by federal, state, or local laws. We support the employment and advancement in employment of individuals with disabilities and of protected veterans, and we treat qualified individuals without discrimination regardless of their physical/mental disability or veteran status.