Linguist - OCONUS
Company: Vectrus
Location: Washington
Posted on: October 30, 2024
Job Description:
OverviewWorking across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions
designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base
to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to
improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness.
Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000
people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their
most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility,
and professionalism.Responsibilities
- This position is located at U.S. Embassies and Consulates
overseas primarily in designated high threat countries.
- Interpret and translate verbal communications; provide
translation services during interviews (including during polygraph
examinations) and meetings; and transcribe and analyze spoken
communications.
- Interpret oral conversations concurrently/simultaneously.
- Interpret and translate written communications; review and
analyze foreign language documents for key information; and prepare
documents in English and the target language(s).
- Prepare typed English translations from other source
media.
- Perform quality control review of completed work and validate
the accuracy of completed translations and transcriptions.
- Ensure communications and translations are conveyed and
understood in the proper context.
- Observe and analyze culture-specific non-verbal indicators and
cues as they relate to written or spoken communications.
- Provide administrative support related to specific areas of
assignment.
- Perform Temporary Duty at any RSO Office worldwide to work as a
Vetting Support Linguist to support the RSO mission of vetting
locally engaged staff employees and job applicants.
- Undertake any other auxiliary duties as assigned to support the
DS/ICI/CCV mission.
- Ensure the proper storage and maintenance of accumulated data
(classified and unclassified).Qualifications
- A minimum of three years' experience as a linguist (written and
spoken communications) is required. Experience in an overseas
environment is highly desired.
- Must be a United States citizen.
- Top Secret personnel security clearance issued by the Defense
Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) prior to contract
performance. The level of security vetting required shall be
specified at the task order level and shall be determined by
specific post requirement.
- Excellent command of both the English and the target
language(s) including any specific dialect required for the
location of work performance. Demonstrated language proficiency for
English and the target language(s) of at least S4 (speaking) and R4
(reading), as classified by the U.S. Department of State's School
of Language Studies, or at the Superior level, as classified by the
American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL).
Other equivalent commercial proficiency and testing standards will
be accepted if approved by the COR. Arabic, Urdu, or Hindi. Pashtu
and Nepalese may also be required.
- Knowledge of host country culture, traditions, and customs is
highly desirable.
- Experience working in a high-threat environment and experience
with U.S. Department of State security operations are strongly
preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with individuals or
groups from various levels and backgrounds.
- Must be able to operate as part of a team, cooperate
effectively with other team members, and be mission-focused.
- Must be in good physical condition with no health deficiencies,
either temporary or long-lasting, that would impair performance of
duties in order to perform overseas travel to high threat locations
that may involve extended travel time and exposure to dangerous
conditions that require use of personal protective equipment while
exercising special safety precautions.
- All linguists must be capable of performing the following
duties, as may be assigned at any time:
- Monitoring (listening to), translating and synopsizing content
of real-time oral communications recordings.
- Transcribing from storage media, but not limited to
audiocassettes, videocassettes or digital media and typing in both
the required target language(s) and English.
- Preparing typed English translations from other source
media.
- Performing quality control reviews of completed work.
- Validating the accuracy of completed translations and
transcriptions.
- Interpreting oral conversations, concurrently/simultaneously.We
are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and
supports the contributions of each individual. This commitment
along with our common Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and
Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage
innovation and expand our success in the global marketplace.
Vectrus is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin,
protected veteran status or status as an individual with a
disability. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.
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