Somali and Arabic Linguist CAT III - Centcom

Amentum


Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Riyadh
Contract type: Full time
Amentum is seeking linguists with excellent English skills to grow our talented and diverse team globally towards our mission’s success. We are looking for dedicated linguist professionals in a variety of languages/dialects to support our intelligence community customer OCONUS. Linguists will support U.S. military operations primarily in Kuwait and Qatar as Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in an assigned area of responsibility. Linguists will contribute an assortment of language services and will be responsible for providing cultural perspective and understanding of the region's historical, political, sociological, and economic trends to select members of the senior leadership staff.

  • This position conducts missions in an austere environment. Must be willing to work temporarily in a hazardous duty location.***

Principal Responsibilities of the Position:

  • Provide operational contract linguist support for military operations and interpret during interviews, meeting, 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 Somali/Arabic

Job Requirements:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Must possess excellent command of Somali/Arabic (target languages) & English verbal skills; Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) proficiency level 3 in target language and proficiency level 3 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 possess an active TS/SCI clearance for access to classified information.
  • Must be willing to conduct missions located in an austere & hazardous environment.
  • Must be willing to work shifts and extended hours in support of 24 x 7 operations.
  • Must have familiarity with and ability to conduct oneself in accordance with the local culture and customs.
  • Must undergo medical examination and be able to meet all MOD15 requirements put into place by the military.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

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