The Role
Provides Arabic-to-English translation, consecutive interpretation, transcription, editing, quality control, summarization, terminology management, and reporting for mission-focused requirements. The role requires expertise in Arabic dialects, slang, jargon, and sponsor operations, including technical, political, and military subject matter. Success requires an active TS/SCI with polygraph, at least three years of relevant experience, strong Arabic and English writing skills, completion of a translation test, and residence or relocation to the Washington Metropolitan Area.
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Summary
CTC Group is seeking cleared Arabic Linguists to support mission-focused language support requirements. This role is ideal for experienced Arabic linguists who can provide high-quality translation, consecutive interpretation, transcription, and related language services in a fast-paced mission environment.
Location: CONUS-Washington Metropolitan Area
Responsibilities
- Translate Arabic-language materials into English with strong attention to accuracy, grammar, writing quality, slang, and dialect.
- Perform consecutive interpretation between Arabic and English in small team meetings and conference-type settings.
- Transcribe Arabic-language material into English.
- Apply knowledge of Arabic dialects, jargon, and vocabulary across technical, political, and military subject areas.
- Support editing, quality control, summarizing/gisting, terminology management, triage, workflow, writing reports, and other translation-related services.
- Provide subject matter expertise in support of mission requirements.
- Work effectively in a fast-paced environment requiring flexibility, accuracy, professionalism, and strong teamwork.
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance.
- Minimum of 3+ years of relevant language support experience.
- Bachelor’s degree desired.
- Must successfully complete the customer Arabic translation test.
- Experience with Arabic-to-English translation, consecutive interpretation, and transcription into English.
- Strong Arabic and English grammar and writing skills.
- Experience understanding and working with Arabic slang, dialects, and jargon.
- Saudi Arabic dialect experience is strongly preferred.
- Required experience with editing, quality control, subject matter expertise, summarizing/gisting, terminology management, translation-related services, triage, writing reports, and workflow support.
- Required area of expertise includes sponsor operations.
- Desired experience includes language training, monitoring, cyber, economics, legal / law, and science and technology.
- Must be willing to relocate to or reside in the Washington Metropolitan Area.
Pay Information
The final salary may be influenced by various factors, such as location, labor categories, experience, education, and/or certifications. CTC also provides a variety of benefits as well as opportunities for continuous education and development.
The estimated salary range for this position is $190,000 - $210,000.
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Skills Required
- Active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance
- At least 3 years of relevant language support experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Successful completion of the customer Arabic translation test
- Arabic-to-English translation experience
- Consecutive Arabic-English interpretation experience
- Arabic-to-English transcription experience
- Strong Arabic and English grammar and writing skills
- Experience with Arabic slang, dialects, and jargon
- Saudi Arabic dialect experience
- Experience with editing, quality control, subject matter expertise, summarizing or gisting, terminology management, triage, report writing, and workflow support
- Sponsor operations expertise
- Experience in language training, monitoring, cyber, economics, legal or law, and science and technology
- Willingness to relocate to or reside in the Washington Metropolitan Area
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The Company
What We Do
CTC Group is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that delivers timely, high-quality Digital Government and Mission Solution services to the federal government. The company specializes in supporting Intelligence Community customers with mission-focused technical expertise and operational experience, employing highly-cleared professionals who possess a deep understanding of the critical environments and requirements they serve.
