Sr. Linguist (Kurdish-Kurmanji) and Cultural Advisor - Camp Xiph

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Program Overview

Leading provider of Information Operations (IO) and Irregular Warfare (IW) capabilities to the U.S. government. Integrates Information Related Capabilities (IRC) across multiple domains, environments, and geographic boundaries, supporting both domestic and overseas operation via Information Operations planners, intelligence analysts, cultural advisors, and linguists

About The Role

Our Peraton Team is currently seeking a TS/SCI cleared CAT III Kurdish-Kurmanji Linguist and Cultural Advisor.

Location: Camp Xiphos, Jordan - Secure US Military Compound.

In this role, you will:

• Provide Subject Matter Expertise (SME) on Kurdish Tribes, religious, ethnic groups and influential moderate voices. SME is required to have an expert understanding tribal, religious, and ethnic landscape in its effort to counter extremist activities
• Provide support to key leader engagements events conducted in Syria with relevant Syrian Democratic Forces partners (Remotely)
• Translate, interpret and analyze oral and written material such as classified reports, data, briefings and conversations. Provide translation in written or oral form.
• Provide assessments, transcription, translation, interpretation, cultural advisement, and media analysis services to ensure actionable data and products are developed and processed quickly and accurately.
• Provide written translations of source texts in one language into another language, as identified above, with the meaning and intent of the original text (Translations)
• Translator will (1) read and comprehend the languages, (2) write comprehensibly in one of the source languages, and (3) choose the equivalent expression in the Source language that both fully conveys and best matches the meaning intended in the source language (referred to as congruity judgment).
• As an Interpreter, have a command of both of the languages (Kurdish-Kurmanji, and English)
• Must be able to (1) comprehend both the source language and English as spoken and written, (2) speak both of these languages, (3) choose an expression in English that fully conveys and best matches the meaning of the source language, (4) have familiarity with the cultural context of both languages, (5) have knowledge of terminology in specialized fields, (6) research in source (Native) languages and write a comprehensive command level information paper.
• SME shall possess detailed knowledge of the operating environment to include Joint, Combined doctrine as well as host nation (Jordan, and Levant region) laws and regulations
• As needed the SME shall participate in Interagency and Coalitions working groups and serve as the Operational Cultural advisor expertise.
• Be prepared to work extended work weeks.

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Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, International Studies, Anthropology, Communication or a related field from an accredited and reputable institution.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience with a bachelors degree. An additional 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree will be considered.
• Recognized as a Subject Matter Expert in understanding Kurdish tribes, religious, ethnic groups and influential moderate voices and ethnic landscape in its effort to counter extremist activities.
• Minimum of 5 years prior experience working in support of U.S. Armed Forces or U.S. government agencies.
• Must have a minimum of 4/4/4/ scores or higher in testing scores both in English and a 5/5/5/ in Kurdish-Kurmanji Dialect.
• Must be willing to deploy for periods of 180 - 365 days in support of US Forces (Duty Location Camp Xiphos, Jordan).
• Must be able to provide Objective, Unbiased, & Logical cultural advisement.
• Must be able to follow orderly and sequential systematic procedures and guidelines.
• Provide foreign language interpretation, translation, transliteration & transcription, document exploitation (DOCEX) services.
• Provide written and verbal translation of various types of media from target language to source language while maintaining congruity in judgment.
• Must possess excellent listening skills with ability to pay attention to minute details.
• Must be comfortable providing presentations and working with small and large groups.
• In depth cultural understanding of customs, symbolism, mannerisms, traditions of various ethnic groups residing throughout the 'Kurdistan' AOR.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Current U.S. Passport.
• Active DOD Top Secret SCI eligible clearance

Preferred requirements include:

• Experience working with Information Operations / MISO units in the Levant.
• Language ability in another required language; Arabic or FARSI at the same levels.
• Native Kurdish Heritage.

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

Target Salary Range: $104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Duration Statement: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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