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.
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.