Job Description
Valiant is seeking skilled Linguists to provide interpretation, transcription, and translation services in support of ongoing and new U.S operations and mission requirements.
•This position is contingent upon contract award* RESPONSIBILITIES: Linguists shall have the ability to listen, read, write and speak in clear and concise grammar and pronunciation, and provide translation and interpretation services in the required target foreign language(s) and English at a minimum of 3 on the ILR scale in all test areas.
• Conduct accurate and consecutive translation, transcription, and interpretation from Russian (RU) Cyrillic into English
• Translate various syntax and expressions to include colloquial and slang phrases from English to Russian (RU) Cyrillic and vice versa
• Accurately scan, research, and analyze foreign language documents
• Other related tasks as assigned
• Must be a US citizen
• TS/SCI
• Ability to frequently travel worldwide with minimal oversight and guidance to third country sensitive meetings.
• Ability to travel in support of signature reduction activities.
• Ability to coordinate travel and work with sensitive operational elements in support of operational meetings.
• Have more advanced technical/computer capability in utilizing Unit specific special software programs and systems.
• Ability to provide idiomatic translations of technical material using correct syntax and expression from English to the required language, and vice-versa.
• Ability to write operational reports and other specialized documents in conjunction with an operational element.
• Ability to work cross cultural, religious, and ethnic divides. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
• High School graduate, GED, or equivalent is a minimum with some college level work preferred. In lieu of education, experience may be substituted. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled