Arabic Linguist - Translation

Overview

SOS International LLC (SOSi) is seeking Arabic Linguists for work in Northern Virginia. In this role you will integrate into a client team to provide a full range of language support, including processing written and audio materials and providing linguistic and cultural expertise. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and collaborate and engage with client personnel to further the mission.

Essential Job Duties

• Read, write, and speak Arabic at a fluent or native level.
• Gist, summarize, and translate Arabic printed, electronic, or audio/visual material into clear, understandable, and idiomatically correct English.
• Review foreign and domestic websites and produce analytic reports in a specified format. May be responsible for populating spreadsheets.
• Review a broad range of information sources, identify information of value, and summarize content in a succinct, understandable format that retains linguistic and cultural nuance while following the customer's Operations and Style Guide.
• Leverage knowledge of culture, media, and language of target area to provide customer insights from translated materials.
• 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.
• Some travel, including OCONUS.

Minimum Requirements

• The federal government requires all linguists on this contract to obtain and maintain a security clearance. This security clearance requires U.S. citizenship.
• Existing, in-scope TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.
• Bachelor's Degree.
• Minimum of three years of experience in translation support.
• Candidates must possess native or near native competency in Arabic. Competency will be determined by standardized language exams which must be completed as part of the application process.
• Candidate must be familiar with the cultures, media, and linguistic nuance of Arabic.
• Candidates must possess excellent English written and verbal communication skills. Competency will be determined by a standardized exam which must be completed as part of the application process.
• Experience in using SharePoint and Microsoft Office, ability to learn additional programs and applications as needed.
• Candidates will be required to maintain a passport and secure medical clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in linguistics, international affairs, or foreign languages.
• Master's degree in a related field.
• Experience in the US intelligence, military, cryptographic, or law enforcement communities.

Work Environment

• Full-time onsite work during normal business hours (0700-1800). No possibility of remote work. Work in more than one location may be required.
• Flexibility for limited night and weekend coverage.
• 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.