Kurdish-English Translator

Localization Academy Inc.; Cabin John (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Localization Academy Inc. seeks a Kurdish Linguist to support national security and IT programs.

You will translate, transcribe, and interpret Kurdish (Kurmanji and/or Sorani) to and from English with high linguistic accuracy, analyzing materials and producing clear English summaries. You will provide real-time interpretation for intelligence and technical teams, ensure cultural context, and uphold strict confidentiality and QA standards while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in a

Qualifications

• Strong Kurdish-to-English language proficiency and English-to-Kurdish ability.
• Excellent transcription and interpretation skills.
• Strong analytical and summarization ability.

Responsibilities

• Translate, transcribe, and interpret Kurdish to and from English with high linguistic accuracy.
• Analyze written and audio materials and prepare clear English summaries.
• Provide real-time interpretation to assist intelligence and technical teams.
• Ensure outputs reflect cultural context and relevance.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and follow required security protocols and QA standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a mission-driven environment.

Job description

Kurdish Linguist

supporting mission-critical IT and national security programs.

Key Duties Include

• Translate, transcribe, and interpret Kurdish (Kurmanji and/or Sorani) to and from English with high linguistic accuracy.
• Analyze written and audio materials and prepare clear, accurate English summaries.
• Provide real-time interpretation to assist intelligence and technical teams.
• Ensure outputs reflect cultural context and relevance.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and follow required security protocols and QA standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications/skills: strong Kurdish-to-English (and English-to-Kurdish) language proficiency, excellent transcription and interpretation skills, strong analytical and summarization ability, and the ability to meet security, confidentiality, and quality assurance requirements.