Intelligence Analyst

Kurdish Linguist with TS/SCI and LifeStyle Polygraph

Job Description

Provide operational contract linguist support to DOD operations in Reston, VA. Provide general Kurdish linguistic support for military operations and interpret during interviews, meeting, and conferences. Interpret and translate written and spoken communications. Transcribe and analyze verbal communications. Perform document exploitation. Scan, research, and analyze foreign language documents for key information. Translate and gist foreign language documents. Identify and extract information components meeting military information requirement list criteria. Provide input to Kurdish reports. Linguists are required to work 12-hour shifts.

Job Requirements

Background and Experience: (including education, skills, work activities). Minimum required: An excellent command of Kurdish, as well as strong verbal and written American English skills (grammar, vocabulary, idioms, spelling) because linguist work products are prepared in English. A 4/4 (i.e., native) or higher comprehension rating according to the ILR scale and as measured by the DLPT or comparable language test vehicle. Must possess a TOP SECRET  security clearance with LifeStyle Polygraph or be clearable to TOP SECRET / SCI with Lifestyle Polygraph. A minimum of active Secret level clearance is required to be eventually clearable to TS/SCI with LifeStyle Polygraph.

Desired: A thorough knowledge of cultural, economic, geopolitical, and military issues of the Mid East and Arab-speaking countries within that region. Previous operational experience as linguist in support of government operations. An ability to operate standard and specialized office automation equipment to process foreign language material.

To apply, please send resume in WORD format indicating current active clearances and salary requirements to jobs@CALNET.com. Reference job number PLVA.