Position Description
Valiant is seeking skilled Linguists to provide interpretation, transcription, and translation services in support of ongoing and new operations and mission requirements.
Location: Various locations
Responsibilities:
1. Conduct accurate and consecutive translation, transcription, and interpretation in Hebrew/Arabic Levantine into English
2. Translate various syntax and expressions to include colloquial and slang phrases from English to Hebrew/Arabic Levantineand vice versa
3. Work and travel in austere environments
4. Provide advice on cultural and ethnic significance of statements, conversations, situations, and documents
5. Accurately scan, research, and analyze foreign language documents
6. Other related tasks as assigned
Position Requirements
7. Must have a proficiency in Hebrew, Arabic Levantineand English speaking and writing Level 3/3 of Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR)-Native proficiency preferred
8. Extensive knowledge of Hebrew/Arabic culture with previous work in the region-Native familiarity preferred
9. Experience interpreting and translating Hebrew/Arabic Levantineinto English
10. Ability to understand the essentials of all speech in standard dialect and vocabulary rarely requiring the need for paraphrasing or explanation
11. Familiarity with the local culture and customs with the ability to operate within the local populace
12. Must be a citizen
13. Clearance Required: Secret