Arabic Linguist - Translation at SOS International LLC Reston, VA

SOS International LLC; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SOS International LLC (SOSi) is seeking an Arabic Linguist for work in Northern Virginia. The role involves translating Arabic materials, performing linguistic analysis, and providing cultural insights to support client teams.

The candidate will read, write, and speak Arabic fluently, review sources, and produce clear English translations while adhering to the client’s style guide. Some travel may be required, onsite in Reston, VA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Native or near-native Arabic; language exams completed during application.
• Minimum of three years translation support experience.
• Security clearance: U.S. citizenship with TS/SCI clearance.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication.
• Experience with SharePoint and Microsoft Office; ability to learn new tools.
• Must maintain passport and medical clearance.

Responsibilities

• Read, write, and speak Arabic at a fluent or native level and translate materials into English.
• Gist, summarize, and translate various Arabic sources into clear English with cultural nuance.
• Review websites and produce analytic reports; may populate spreadsheets.
• Summarize content for client use while following Operations and Style Guide.
• Travel as needed, including potential OCONUS assignments.

Skills

Arabic language proficiency

English communication

Client collaboration

Learning new tools

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Arabic Linguist - Translation job at SOS International LLC. Reston, VA.

Overview

SOS International LLC (SOSi) is seeking Arabic Linguists for work in Northern Virginia. In this role you will integrate into a client team to provide a full range of language support, including processing written and audio materials and providing linguistic and cultural expertise. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and collaborate and engage with client personnel to further the mission.

Responsibilities

• Read, write, and speak Arabic at a fluent or native level.
• Gist, summarize, and translate Arabic printed, electronic, or audio/visual material into clear, understandable, and idiomatically correct English.
• Review foreign and domestic websites and produce analytic reports in a specified format. May be responsible for populating spreadsheets.
• Review a broad range of information sources, identify information of value, and summarize content in a succinct, understandable format that retains linguistic and cultural nuance while following the customer's Operations and Style Guide.
• Leverage knowledge of culture, media, and language of target area to provide customer insights from translated materials.
• Use a variety of computer programs including Microsoft Office products and SharePoint. Must be able to learn new tools and applications specific to the customer.
• Some travel, including OCONUS.

Qualifications

• The federal government requires all linguists on this contract to obtain and maintain a security clearance. This security clearance requires U.S. citizenship.
• Existing, in-scope TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.
• Bachelor's Degree.
• Minimum of three years of experience in translation support.
• Candidates must possess native or near native competency in Arabic. Competency will be determined by standardized language exams which must be completed as part of the application process.
• Candidate must be familiar with the cultures, media, and linguistic nuance of Arabic.
• Candidates must possess excellent English written and verbal communication skills. Competency will be determined by a standardized exam which must be completed as part of the application process.
• Experience in using SharePoint and Microsoft Office, ability to learn additional programs and applications as needed.
• Candidates will be required to maintain a passport and secure medical clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in linguistics, international affairs, or foreign languages.
• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Experience in the US intelligence, military, cryptographic, or law enforcement communities.

Working Conditions

• Full-time onsite work during normal business hours (0700-1800). No possibility of remote work. Work in more than one location may be required.
• Flexibility for limited night and weekend coverage.
• Some travel coverage may require extended hours, up to 11 hours per day, and non-traditional schedules, including nights and weekends.