About the Role
We are seeking linguists with excellent English skills to join our talented and diverse team in support of our mission within the intelligence community, specifically for U.S. military operations in Kuwait. As Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in your assigned area of responsibility, you will provide vital language services while also contributing cultural insights and historical, political, sociological, and economic understanding to senior leadership staff.
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Principal Responsibilities:
- Provide operational contract linguist support for military operations and interpret during interviews, meetings, and conferences.
- Transcribe and analyze verbal communications.
- Scan, research, and analyze foreign language documents for key information.
- Supply a variety of translation and interpretation services for Bengali.
Job Requirements:
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must possess excellent command of Bengali & English verbal skills; Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) proficiency level 3 in Bengali and proficiency level 2+ in English based on oral and written language skills examination.
- Must hold a current U.S. passport (or apply as soon as accepted into the program).
- Must be willing to obtain/maintain an active Secret clearance for access to classified information.
- Must be willing to work in Kuwait.
- Must be willing to work shifts and extended hours in support of 24x7 operations.
- Must have familiarity with and ability to conduct oneself in accordance with local culture and customs.
- Must undergo medical examination.
