Founded in 1989, SOSi is among the largest private, founder-owned technology and services integrators in the defense and government services industry. We deliver tailored solutions, tested leadership, and trusted results to enable national security missions worldwide.
Job DescriptionOverview
*** This position is contingent upon contract award ***
SOS International LLC (SOSi) is seeking a Balouchi/Urdu Interpreters to be based at NSA Bahrain to support the NCIS Middle East Field Office (MEFO) Transnational Crimes Unit (TCU).
Essential Job Duties
- To provide linguist support for military operations and interpret during interviews, meetings, and conferences.
- Conduct linguistic analysis and research on assigned projects.
- Translate and interpret documents, conversations, and audio recordings from the target language(s) to English and vice versa.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
- Active in scope Secret clearance.
- Familiarity with TCU's mission and operational requirements.
- Prior operational experience in Middle East, Africa, or CENTCOM AOR.
- Language Proficiency: ILR Level 3 in Balouch and Urdu.
- Certification: CAT II Certified Linguists.
- Residency: Must be physically located in Bahrain.
- Deployment Readiness: Must be able to deploy within hours of notification.
Operational & Physical Requirements
- Swimming Qualification: Department of Navy equivalent to a 3rd class swimmer (2nd class preferred).
- Training Capability:
- Must be able to complete US Coast Guard maritime vessel boarding training.
- Must be able to complete water survival training.
Additional Information
Work Environment
- Position may require travel on short notice to overseas locations for site assessments and surveys.
- Wearing of location appropriate attire and PPE when in the field is required.
Working at SOSi
All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.
Skills Required
- Active in scope Secret clearance
- Familiarity with TCU's mission and operational requirements
- Prior operational experience in Middle East, Africa, or CENTCOM AOR
- Language Proficiency: ILR Level 3 in Balouch and Urdu
- Certification: CAT II Certified Linguists
- Must be physically located in Bahrain
- Must be able to deploy within hours of notification
- Swimming Qualification: Department of Navy equivalent to a 3rd class swimmer
- Must be able to complete US Coast Guard maritime vessel boarding training
- Must be able to complete water survival training
SOSi Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SOSi and has not been reviewed or approved by SOSi.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is considered a relative strength, with international plan options and substantial employer contribution that support OCONUS and travel-heavy work. Company materials also highlight a comprehensive medical offering alongside wellness support.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) program is available, with indications of employer matching though specifics are not publicly detailed. This suggests foundational retirement support for eligible employees.
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Career-Linked Recognition & Rewards — Compensation is often characterized as competitive for cleared, hard‑to‑hire, and certain overseas or mission‑critical roles. Pay levels appear closely tied to contract demands, clearance, and location.
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What We Do
SOSi is a technology and services integrator focused on the aerospace, defense, and government services industry, described as one of the largest private, founder-owned companies in its sector.
