Senior Persian Farsi Linguist

CACI International Inc; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 86,600 - 181,800; Full time

Job summary

A defense and technology consultancy is seeking a Senior Persian Farsi Linguist. This role involves translating, interpreting, and transcribing documents and audio files from Persian to English and vice versa. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree, active TS/SCI clearance, and five years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary range of $86,600 - $181,800, with opportunities for professional growth.

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 five years' professional experience conducting translation, transcription, and/or interpretation.
• In-depth knowledge of geopolitical, regional, ethnic, and cultural components of target language geographical areas.

Responsibilities

• Translate and/or transcribe intermediate to advanced-level printed materials.
• Interpret accurately between Persian and English.
• Transcribe audio or internet materials with high accuracy.

Skills

Translation skills

Interpretation skills

Transcription skills

Cultural understanding

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

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Job Category: Language Services

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%

Type of Travel: Outside Continental US

Languages Needed: Persian/Farsi

Location: Fairfax, VA (deployable position with ~25% travel)

These qualifications and responsibilities reflect the role and are maintained verbatim where applicable.

What You’ll Do

This role will enable you to utilize your linguistic skills for mission-driven roles. You will translate and/or transcribe intermediate to advanced-level printed materials, including but not limited to technical manuals, foreign language periodicals, and audio files into correct grammatical American English. You will work either as a lead or as part of a team of linguists supporting CONUS and/or OCONUS operations.

Translation, You Will Do

• Accurately translate reports/texts in electronic and hard-copy formats that contain facts and some abstract language, capturing implications and nuances.
• Generally capture geopolitical, regional, ethnic, and cultural elements in text. Word choice and expression adhere to target-language norms and are appropriate for the subject field.

Interpretation, You Will Do

• Interpret accurately. Typically, consecutive interpretation is needed, but simultaneous interpretation (Persian to English and English to Persian) may be requested on occasions.
• Have a good understanding of one or more regional dialects.

Transcription, You Will Do

• Review audio or internet materials and transcribe with a high degree of accuracy and expression.
• Possess excellent English-language written communication skills for preparing reports.
• Have a good understanding of one or more regional dialects.

You Will Bring These Qualifications

• Ability to pass an advanced English test
• Active TS/SCI Clearance with adjudicated Polygraph
• Bachelors Degree
• Ability to score ILR Level 3 or higher on target language translation test
• Minimum five (5) years’ professional experience conducting translation, transcription, and/or interpretation
• In-depth knowledge of the geopolitical, regional, ethnic, and cultural components of target language geographical areas
• Master use of MS Office and internet research

Nice to Have

• Previous military experience
• Good understanding of one or more regional dialects
• Consecutive and/or simultaneous interpretation abilities

This position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately. It may be representative of positions within CACI that are consistently available. Applicants may be considered for other positions at CACI.

What You Can Expect

An environment of integrity, trust, and growth. CACI supports flexibility, learning resources, and a focus on national mission impact. We value the contributions of every employee and offer opportunities for professional development and advancement.

Pay and Benefits

The proposed salary range for this position is $86,600 - $181,800, dependent on location, experience, and other factors. CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Information Technology

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

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