Swahili Linguist CAT III - TS/SCI Eligible

Valiant Integrated Services; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Valiant Integrated Services is seeking skilled CAT III Swahili Linguists to provide interpretation and translation services in support of ongoing and new U.S. operations and mission requirements.

Responsibilities include transcription/translation, cultural context, and document exploitation with a linguist's expert opinion for military and intelligence purposes. Candidates must meet ILR 3 in English and Swahili and be U.S. citizens with suitable security clearance.

Qualifications

• Provide interpretation and translation services for Swahili language used in military contexts.
• Deliver idiomatic translations with correct syntax and expression from English to Swahili or vice versa.
• Provide cultural and ethnic context with expert linguistic opinions to the supported organization.
• Perform document exploitation and analysis of foreign language materials for military information.
• Contribute input to reports and support intelligence and operational missions.

Responsibilities

• Provide foreign language support services including transcription and translation/interpretation.
• Offer cultural and ethnic context of translations and interpretations with expert opinions.
• Perform document exploitation, scan, research, and analysis of foreign language documents.
• Supplement interpretations with information pertinent to professional fields such as medicine, science, engineering, or law.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpretation / translation

ILR level 3 (English/Swahili)

Document exploitation

Geopolitical knowledge

Computer literacy

Consecutive translation

Idiomatic translations

Cultural context proficiency

Job description

Valiant Integrated Services is seeking skilled CAT III Swahili Linguists to provide interpretation and translation services in support of ongoing and new U.S. operations and mission requirements.

Responsibilities include transcription/translation, cultural context, and document exploitation with a linguist's expert opinion for military and intelligence purposes. Candidates must meet ILR 3 in English and Swahili and be U.S. citizens with suitable security clearance.