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 DescriptionSOSi is seeking Kurdish (Sorani or Kurmanji) Linguists to provide interpretation in a travel capacity. In this role you will integrate into a client team to provide a full range of language support, including providing linguistic and cultural expertise in a faced-paced settings. Flexibility is required and 100% of work will be performed on a travel basis. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and collaborate and engage with client personnel to further the mission. This position is part-time on call based on travel requirements.
Essential Job Duties
- Read, write, and speak Kurdish-Sorani or Kurdish-Kurmanji at a fluent or native level.
- Provide consecutive translation/interpretation back and forth between Kurdish and English in a variety of settings, including conference settings and individual meetings.
- Gist, summarize, and transcribe Kurdish from printed, electronic, or audio/visual material into clear, understandable, and idiomatically correct English.
- Leverage knowledge of culture, media, technology, politics, and military issues to provide high quality translations.
- Use a variety of computer programs including Microsoft Office products and SharePoint. Must be able to learn new tools and applications specific to the customer.
- Part-time on call work to support travel: CONUS, OCONUS, and war/conflict zones.
- The federal government requires all linguists on this contract to obtain and maintain a security clearance. This security clearance requires U.S. citizenship.
- Prior to beginning work, candidates must complete the process for a fully adjudicated TS/SCI (with poly) security clearance. SOSi will sponsor qualified candidates for clearance.
- Bachelor’s Degree completed in the United States OR in country of language skill.
- Minimum of three years of experience in translation support.
- Candidates must possess native or near native competency in Kurdish. Competency will be determined by standardized language exams which must be completed as part of the application process. Must score a minimum of 2+ on Kurdish Interpretation exam and a minimum of 4/4/4 on Speaking/Listening/Reading exam.
- Candidate must be familiar with the culture, media, and linguistic nuance of Kurdish.
- Candidates must possess excellent English written and verbal communication skills. Competency will be determined by a standardized exam which must be completed as start of the application process.
- Experience in workflow management and quality control to ensure all requests are triaged and products are properly gisted/summarized and edited.
- Experience with word processing (including typing at least 45 words/minute), proficiency with Microsoft Office, and ability to learn additional programs and applications as needed.
- Candidates will be required to maintain a passport and secure medical clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Existing, in-scope TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.
- Expertise or training related to counter-proliferation, counter-terrorism, cyber, economics, geospatial, law, military, narcotics topics.
- Experience with media monitoring.
- Experience writing reports and terminology management for consistency translations.
- Degree in linguistics, international affairs, or foreign languages.
- Experience in the US intelligence, military, cryptographic, or law enforcement communities.
Work Environment
- All work will be performed during TDYs. No possibility of remote work. Work in more than one location may be required, including CONUS, OCONUS and war/conflict zones.
- Additional qualifications, including to carry a firearm may be required.
- Core hours are 9AM to 2PM, flexibility for night and weekend coverage during travel required.
- Some travel coverage may require extended hours, up to 11 hours per day, and non-traditional schedules, including nights and weekends.
Working at SOSi
All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.
Skills Required
- Fluent or native level proficiency in Kurdish
- Minimum of three years of experience in translation support
- Bachelor's Degree
- Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI security clearance
- Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and typing at least 45 words/minute
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.
