Cleared Somali & Other Languages - US Army Africa Command
On-siteColumbus, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Provide operational contract language support to the US Army Africa Command Area of Responsibility by interpreting during interviews, meetings, and conferences, as well as translating written and spoken communications. Transcribe and analyze communications, scanning and researching foreign language documents to extract information components meeting military requirements. Translate documents and provide input to reports while maintaining flexibility for long hours, difficult assignments, and austere environments. Candidates must hold a Secret or higher clearance, be US citizens, and demonstrate fluency in English and one of the target languages including Somali, Arabic, or Swahili. Willingness to travel overseas and undergo pre-deployment medical and psychological screening is essential. Competitive compensation is offered for this role supporting high-ranking military and government officials.
Required Qualifications
- US Citizen
- Possess a Secret or higher security clearance
- Excellent command of both English and the target language
- Ability to successfully complete all US Government required pre-deployment medical and psychological screening
- Willing to travel overseas to the AFRICOM AOR
- Must be able to live and work in austere and harsh environments
- Ability to manage stressful situations and function at a high level for extended periods of time
- Ability to function as a professional team member, making informed, accurate, and timely decisions as needed
- Possess basic computer and typing skills (Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Fluency in English
- Fluency in at least one of the following target languages: Acholi, Afar, Amharic, Arabic, Arabic - Yemeni, Chinese Mandarin, French, French/Somali, Hausa, Somali, Somali/Amharic, Somali/Arabic, Somali/Swahili, Swahili/Turkish, Turkish, and Zarma
Desired Qualifications
- Able/willing to obtain TS/SCI clearance
- Able/willing to work in AFRICOM AOR under austere conditions
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