Kurdish Linguist – Interpretation - Travel

<p>SOSi 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.</p><p>Essential Job Duties</p><ul><li>Read, write, and speak Kurdish-Sorani or Kurdish-Kurmanji at a fluent or native level.</li><li>Provide consecutive translation/interpretation back and forth between Kurdish and English in a variety of settings, including conference settings and individual meetings.</li><li>Gist, summarize, and transcribe Kurdish from printed, electronic, or audio/visual material into clear, understandable, and idiomatically correct English.</li><li>Leverage knowledge of culture, media, technology, politics, and military issues to provide high quality translations.</li><li>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.</li><li>Part-time on call work to support travel: CONUS, OCONUS, and war/conflict zones.</li></ul>

<ul><li>The federal government requires all linguists on this contract to obtain and maintain a security clearance. This security clearance requires U.S. citizenship.</li><li>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.</li><li>Bachelor’s Degree completed in the United States OR in country of language skill.</li><li>Minimum of three years of experience in translation support.</li><li>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.</li><li>Candidate must be familiar with the culture, media, and linguistic nuance of Kurdish.</li><li>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.</li><li>Experience in workflow management and quality control to ensure all requests are triaged and products are properly gisted/summarized and edited.</li><li>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.</li><li>Candidates will be required to maintain a passport and secure medical clearance.</li></ul><p>Preferred Qualifications</p><ul><li>Existing, in-scope TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.</li><li>Expertise or training related to counter-proliferation, counter-terrorism, cyber, economics, geospatial, law, military, narcotics topics.</li><li>Experience with media monitoring.</li><li>Experience writing reports and terminology management for consistency translations.</li><li>Degree in linguistics, international affairs, or foreign languages.</li><li>Experience in the US intelligence, military, cryptographic, or law enforcement communities.</li></ul>