The Role
Provide Farsi-English interpretation, transcription, and translation in support of U.S. operations. Advise on cultural context, analyze foreign language documents, operate and travel in austere environments, and perform other related linguist duties while meeting physical, medical, and security requirements.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities
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 Farsi into English
- Translate various syntax and expressions to include colloquial and slang phrases from English into 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
- Must have a proficiency in Farsi and English speaking and writing Level 3/3 of Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR)-Native proficiency preferred
- Extensive knowledge of Farsi culture with previous work in the region-Native familiarity preferred
- Experience interpreting and translating 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
- Clearance Required: Secret
Additional requirements:
- Required Personnel Security Clearance (PSC) –The selected candidate must be in possession of the necessary level of Personnel Security Clearance (PSC) as specified in the job descriptions or eligible to qualify for same.
- Fit for Duty – The selected candidate must undergo an extensive medical examination to be certified medically fit for duty in the work assignment location. Similarly, the selected candidate must undergo a dental examination to be certified that there are no foreseen eminent dental issues. And the selected candidate must be vaccinated according to the required immunizations for the Area of Operation of the work assignment or able and willing to receive the required immunizations prior to deployment to the work assignment location.
- Must have sufficient unaided hearing to perform duties safely, hear and wake up to emergency alarms unaided, and hear instructions in the absence of visual cues such as lip reading. If an applicant does not meet this requirement, Speech Recognition in Noise Test (SPRINT) or equivalent testing is required along with an approved waiver pursuant to CENTCOM MOD 17, Section 15, TAB A.
- Must be able to work under stressful circumstances and meet short suspense dates.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted.
- Must be free of medical restriction/ limitations that prevent the performance of required duties and/ or prevent the wearing and utilization of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Must be physically capable of performing the work in conditions of extreme temperatures, low humidity, rain and blowing sand and dust.
- May be required to work on uncommon hours of duty, extended hours, nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Employees shall utilize all proper lifting procedures and practices associated with all lifting and material handling tasks that are assigned and associated with this job description.
- Must be able to stand, stoop, crawl and climb as necessary to perform job functions using proper techniques and PPE for extended periods unassisted.
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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.
Skills Required
- Proficiency in Farsi and English (speaking and writing)
- ILR Level 3/3 or native-level proficiency (preferred)
- Experience interpreting, translating, and transcribing Farsi into English
- Extensive knowledge of Farsi culture and regional familiarity
- Ability to translate colloquial/slang expressions and advise on cultural/ethnic significance
- U.S. citizenship
- Secret clearance (Personnel Security Clearance) or eligibility to obtain one
- Possession of required PSC or eligible to qualify for same
- Fit for duty: pass extensive medical and dental examinations and required immunizations or willingness to receive them
- Sufficient unaided hearing (or pass SPRINT/equivalent and obtain waiver if needed)
- Ability to work under stressful circumstances and meet short suspense dates
- Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted
- Free of medical restrictions preventing PPE use
- Physically capable of working in extreme temperatures, low humidity, rain, sand and dust
- Willingness/ability to work uncommon hours, extended hours, nights, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to stand, stoop, crawl and climb as necessary for extended periods unassisted
- Ability and willingness to work and travel in austere environments
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The Company
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.
