Balouchi/Urdu Interpreters (OCONUS)

Company Description

Founded in 1989, SOSi is among the largest private, founder-owned technology and services integrators in the defense and government services industry. We deliver tailored solutions, tested leadership, and trusted results to enable national security missions worldwide.

Job Description

Overview

*** This position is contingent upon contract award ***

SOS International LLC (SOSi) is seeking a Balouchi/Urdu Interpreters to be based at NSA Bahrain to support the NCIS Middle East Field Office (MEFO) Transnational Crimes Unit (TCU).

Essential Job Duties

• To provide linguist support for military operations and interpret during interviews, meetings, and conferences.
• Conduct linguistic analysis and research on assigned projects.
• Translate and interpret documents, conversations, and audio recordings from the target language(s) to English and vice versa.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Active in scope Secret clearance.
• Familiarity with TCU's mission and operational requirements.
• Prior operational experience in Middle East, Africa, or CENTCOM AOR.
• Language Proficiency: ILR Level 3 in Balouch and Urdu.
• Certification: CAT II Certified Linguists.
• Residency: Must be physically located in Bahrain.
• Deployment Readiness: Must be able to deploy within hours of notification.

Operational & Physical Requirements

• Swimming Qualification: Department of Navy equivalent to a 3rd class swimmer (2nd class preferred).
• Training Capability:
  • Must be able to complete US Coast Guard maritime vessel boarding training.
  • Must be able to complete water survival training.

Additional Information

Work Environment

• Position may require travel on short notice to overseas locations for site assessments and surveys.
• Wearing of location appropriate attire and PPE when in the field is required.

Working at SOSi

All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.