Top Secret Pashto Linguist (CAT III) - Intel Translation

Valiant Integrated Services; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Valiant Integrated Services seeks a professional linguist to provide translation, transcription, and interpretation services for military interrogations, intelligence collection, and related missions.

Applicants should have US citizenship, at least 2 years of interpretation/translation experience, and ILR level 3 in English and the target language. A top‑secret (TS) clearance with SCI eligibility is required. Native proficiency is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must have at minimum 2 years' experience of interpretation / translation.
• ILR level 3 in both Target Language and English. Native proficiency preferred, not required.
• Must have document exploitation skills.
• Must have in-depth geo-political knowledge.
• Must be computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Provide transcription, translation, and interpretation in support of military operations.
• Offer cultural/ethnic context and expert interpretation of terms and phrases.
• Perform document exploitation, research, and analysis of foreign language materials.
• Conduct consecutive and accurate translations and interpretation.
• Provide culturally informed insights and context for statements and documents.

Skills

ILR Level 3 (Target Language & English

Geopolitical knowledge

Computer literacy

Cultural context understanding

Translation/Interpretation accuracy

Job description

Valiant Integrated Services seeks a professional linguist to provide translation, transcription, and interpretation services for military interrogations, intelligence collection, and related missions.

Applicants should have US citizenship, at least 2 years of interpretation/translation experience, and ILR level 3 in English and the target language. A top‑secret (TS) clearance with SCI eligibility is required. Native proficiency is preferred but not required.