Valiant is seeking skilled Linguists to provide interpretation, transcription, and translation services in support of ongoing and new U.S operations and mission requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct accurate and consecutive translation, transcription, and interpretation from Arabic Modern Standard and Farsi into English
- Translate various syntax and expressions to include colloquial and slang phrases from English Arabic Modern Standard, Farsi and vice versa
- Work and travel in austere environments
- Provide advice on cultural and ethnic significance of statements, conversations, situations, and documents
- Accurately scan, research, and analyze foreign language documents
- Other related tasks as assigned
Valiant Integrated Services is an employer who hires in accordance with applicable state and federal law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in compliance with those laws.
- Must have a proficiency in Modern Standard Arabic, Farsi, and English speaking and writing Level 3/3 of Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR)-Native proficiency preferred
- Extensive knowledge of Modern Standard Arabic and Farsi culture with previous work in the region-Native familiarity preferred
- Experience interpreting and translating Modern Standard Arabic and Farsi into English
- Ability to understand the essentials of all speech in standard dialect and vocabulary rarely requiring the need for paraphrasing or explanation
- Familiarity with the local culture and customs with the ability to operate within the local populace
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Secret Clearance
Skills Required
- Proficiency in Modern Standard Arabic, Farsi, and English (ILR Level 3/3)
- Native-level proficiency in one or more languages
- Experience interpreting and translating Modern Standard Arabic and Farsi into English
- Extensive knowledge of Modern Standard Arabic and Farsi culture; previous regional experience
- Ability to understand all speech in standard dialects with minimal need for paraphrasing
- Familiarity with local culture and customs and ability to operate within the local populace
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Possess or be eligible for a Secret security clearance
- Ability to work and travel in austere environments
What We Do
Valiant Integrated Services is a global government services provider that empowers critical missions by training, equipping, protecting, sustaining, and supporting those who serve. With over 5,000 employees globally, the company delivers high-value solutions to defense, aerospace, national security, and intelligence partners, providing expertise in training, simulation, logistics, and intelligence across complex environments on five continents.
