Romanian Linguist, Corporate Language Support Services

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

Job summary

The Unconventional is seeking qualified linguists to provide interpretation, translation, and foreign language instruction for various clients. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in English and may be required to hold security clearances depending on the category. This full-time position will support government contracts and involve working under pressure in diverse environments. Experience in instructing adult learners and fluency in a foreign language is essential, along with the capability to translate accurately in real-time.

Qualifications

• Must be qualified or certified as a CAT I, II, or III linguist.
• Experience in providing translation and interpretation services.
• Must be willing to work in harsh environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpretation services in various settings.
• Translate written and electronic materials.
• Deliver foreign language instruction.

Skills

Fluency in English

Translation and interpretation

Strong vocabulary in English and foreign language

Ability to work under pressure

Experience providing foreign language instruction

Job description

Summary

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 (LSS) 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.

LSS Qualifications (Task Support Dependent)

• Must be qualified/certified at one of the two following categories:
  • Category I (CAT I). Shall have a working proficiency (Interagency Linguist Roundtable (ILR) level 2+) in English. As proscribed at the task order level, a CAT I linguist may be locally hired, from a region outside of the Area of Operations (AO), i.e. a third country national, or a U.S. Citizen or person, and will not require a security clearance. All CAT I linguists will be security vetted by Government designated personnel.
  • Category II (CAT II). Shall have a working proficiency in English (ILR level 2+). Unless otherwise authorized by the KO, CAT II linguists shall be U.S. citizens who have been security vetted by Government designated personnel. CAT II linguists may be granted interim access to SECRET by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) or other designated U.S. Government Personnel Security authority for the specific purpose of providing support under this contract. In the event interim access is granted, it is not transferable to other Government contracts or agencies.
  • Category III (CAT III). Shall meet at a minimum the criteria of ILR level 3 in English. CAT III linguists shall be able to understand the essentials of all speech in a standard dialect and have a sufficiently broad vocabulary such that he/she rarely has to ask for paraphrasing or explanation. CAT III linguists shall be able to accurately follow the essentials of conversations between educated native speakers, reasonably make and answer telephone calls, understand radio broadcasts, news stories similar to wire service reports, oral reports, some oral technical reports and public addresses on non-technical subjects. CAT III linguists shall be U.S. citizens who either possess a TOP SECRET Security Clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI), or who, after prescribed counterintelligence review, have been granted by the U.S. Government, at a minimum, an interim TS clearance with interim access to SCI.
• Experience providing foreign language instruction to adult students.
• Shall have the ability to conduct consecutive, accurate translation and interpretation of on-going conversations and/or activities.
• Shall be willing and able to live and work in harsh environments, to include living and working in temporary facilities as mission dictates.
• Shall have the ability to function effectively and efficiently during extended periods of high pressure and stress.
• Shall have the ability to function as an integral member of a team of highly trained professionals.
• Know specialized vocabulary (and terminology) in both English and the foreign language related to the Government’s varied roles and missions.
• Speak in English and foreign language fluently, including regionalisms and colloquial slang without altering meaning.
• Interpret in a manner that is factually and conceptually accurate without changes, omissions, or additions.
• Preserve the tone and register of source language materials.

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

Clearance: CAT I linguist shall be Local Nationals (LN) / Third Country Nationals (TCN) / uncleared U.S. Citizen and pass a background check. CAT II linguists and shall be U.S. Citizens and in possession of a SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE. CAT III linguists shall be U.S. Citizens and possess a TOP SECRET SECURITY 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. The Unconventional, LLC. is a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Yorktown Systems Group, Inc.