Kirundi Linguist, Corporate Language Support Services
On-site · Huntsville, Alabama, United States or Joint Base Lewis McChord, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Support current and future foreign language and linguistic requirements across YSG and TU through interpretation, translation, transcription, and related linguistic services. Roles may include in-person and virtual interpretation, written/electronic/audio/video translation, document review/editing, and foreign language instruction in classroom or virtual settings. This evergreen requisition covers multiple language-support opportunities across the portfolio, with placements potentially across CONUS locations. Candidates may be considered for a range of language-support roles as needs arise; responsibilities and requirements include proficiency in English and a foreign language, bilingual translation/interpretation, and ability to operate under variable conditions, including security-clearance considerations and travel.
Required Qualifications
- Must be qualified/certified at CAT I, CAT II, or CAT III linguist levels as described (ILR level 2+ English proficiency for CAT I/II; ILR level 3 English for CAT III with required security clearances).
- CAT I: local-national/third-country-national/uncleared U.S. Citizen; security vetting required.
- CAT II: U.S. Citizens with SECRET clearance or interim SECRET access; background vetting required.
- CAT III: U.S. Citizens with TOP SECRET clearance and SCI access, or interim TS+SCI access as approved; ILR 3 English proficiency.
- Experience providing foreign language instruction to adult students.
- Ability to provide idiomatic translations of nontechnical material (English↔foreign language) with correct syntax and expression.
- Ability to conduct consecutive and accurate translation/interpretation of ongoing conversations.
- Familiarity with local culture and customs; willingness to live/work in harsh environments as mission dictates.
- Ability to work under high pressure and stress; function effectively in a team of professionals.
- Knowledge of specialized vocabulary in both English and target language across government missions.
- Fluency in English and target language, including regionalisms and slang without altering meaning.
- Ability to preserve tone and register in translated materials.
- Willingness to travel as required.
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