Valiant is seeking skilled Linguists to provide interpretation, transcription, and translation services to support ongoing and new U.S. operations and mission requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct accurate and consecutive translation, transcription, and interpretation of Kurdish and Spanish languages into English
- Translate various syntax and expressions to include colloquial and slang phrases from English, Kurdish, Spanish, and vice versa
- Work and travel in austere environments
- Provide advice on the 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 Kurdish, Spanish, and English speaking and writing Level 3/3 of the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR)-Native proficiency preferred
- Extensive knowledge of the culture with previous work in the region, Native familiarity preferred
- Experience interpreting and translating Kurdish and Spanish 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
- Local National Linguists are encouraged to apply
Physical Requirements:
Physical requirements may include, but are not limited to, lifting, ascending, and descending stairs, climbing, extended sitting or standing, to various degrees. Outside working conditions include potential exposure to extreme high temperatures, dry and dusty conditions, and uneven walking surfaces.
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
- Ability to work and travel in austere environments
- Physical ability: lifting, stairs, climbing, extended sitting/standing, exposure to extreme conditions
- Proficiency in Kurdish, Spanish, and English speaking and writing (ILR Level 3/3 preferred)
- Native proficiency in one or more languages preferred
- Experience interpreting and translating Kurdish and Spanish into English
- Extensive regional cultural knowledge and previous work in the region
- Ability to understand essentials of speech in standard dialect and vocabulary with minimal need for paraphrase
- Familiarity with local culture and customs and ability to operate within the local populace
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.
