Dinka Linguist, Corporate Language Support Services

The Unconventional; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Unconventional is looking for a Dinka Linguist in Huntsville, Alabama, to provide linguistic support services including translation, interpretation, and language instruction. This full-time position requires working proficiency in English and linguistic expertise. Qualified candidates must perform tasks under high pressure, effectively collaborate with a team, and possess security clearance based on their category. Some travel may be required as part of this role.

Qualifications

• Experience providing foreign language instruction to adult students.
• Willingness and ability to live and work in harsh environments, including temporary facilities.
• Ability to function effectively under high pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpretation services in person and virtually.
• Translate written, electronic, audio, and video materials.
• Review and edit documents, delivering language instruction.

Skills

Working proficiency in English (ILR level 2+)

Ability to conduct accurate translation and interpretation

Fluency in English and the foreign language

Knowledge of specialized vocabulary

Job description

Dinka Linguist, Corporate Language Support Services - (2364)

Yorktown Systems Group, Inc. (YSG) and The Unconventional (TU) are seeking qualified linguists to support current and future foreign language and linguistic requirements. These needs may include interpretation, translation, transcription, and other Linguistic Support Services for the company, its current clients, and potential government contracts.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities may involve providing interpretation services in both in-person and virtual settings; translating written, electronic, audio, and video materials; reviewing and editing documents; and delivering foreign language instruction in classroom or virtual environments. Additional linguistic services may be required as needs arise.

Qualifications

• Category I (CAT I) – Working proficiency (ILR level 2+) in English. Eligible as locally hired, from a region outside the Area of Operations, or a U.S. Citizen or person. No security clearance required. Security vetted by Government personnel.
• Category II (CAT II) – Working proficiency in English (ILR level 2+). Unless authorized by the KO, CAT II linguists are U.S. citizens who have been security vetted by Government personnel. May receive interim access to SECRET clearance for contract support.
• Category III (CAT III) – Minimum ILR level 3 in English. U.S. citizen with TOP SECRET clearance and SCI access, or an interim TS clearance with SCI. Ability to understand essential speech and perform advanced tasks.
• Experience providing foreign language instruction to adult students.
• Ability to conduct consecutive, accurate translation and interpretation of ongoing conversations and activities.
• Willingness and ability to live and work in harsh environments, including temporary facilities as mission dictates.
• Ability to function effectively and efficiently during extended periods of high pressure and stress.
• Ability to function as an integral member of a team of highly trained professionals.
• Knowledge of specialized vocabulary and terminology in both English and the foreign language related to Government missions.
• Fluency in English and the foreign language, including regionalisms and colloquial slang without altering meaning.
• Interpretation that is factually and conceptually accurate without changes, omissions, or additions.
• Preservation of tone and register of source language materials.

Additional linguist qualifications may be specified at the task order level based on mission requirements.

Security Clearance

CAT I linguists must pass a background check. CAT II linguists must possess a SECRET clearance. CAT III linguists must possess a TOP SECRET clearance with SCI access.

Travel

Some travel may be required.

Job Type

Full-Time

Exemption Type

Exempt

Category

Contractors

EEO STATEMENT

Yorktown Systems Group, Inc., and its wholly-owned subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. No employee or applicant for employment is denied equal opportunity because of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, any other non-merit-based factor, or other characteristics protected by law. As part of the company's equal employment opportunity policy, Yorktown Systems Group, Inc., and its subsidiaries will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.