CAT II Tagalog Linguist (Bahrain)

Job Description

Location: Bahrain

Program Overview

United States Central Command (CENTCOM) II- Linguist Support is an operational-level Army force that is designated by the Secretary of the Army, as the Army Service Component Command of United States Central Command. On behalf of the Secretary of the Army and through the Chief of Staff of the Army, USARCENT exercises administrative control of all U.S. Army forces in the Middle East and Central Asia - which includes supplying, equipping, training, servicing, administrating, and maintaining forces.

Roles & Responsibilities

To provide accurate, complete, and trusted interpretation and/or translation of data from a variety of Specified Contract Required Language(s) (SCRL) in support of customer's mission. Linguists shall cover a wide range of styles and subjects. Typical examples would include contracts and laws; treaties and international agreements on technical, scientific, military, economic, and cultural subjects; training manuals; court documents; political speeches and position papers; slide presentations; and official correspondence between Government leaders.

Linguists will be responsible of the following:

• Transcription. The contractor shall provide written translations of aural, videotape, and/or other sources from one language into another language, with the meaning and intent of the original source preserved. Services shall include transcription of aural sources by technically qualified and experienced translators at the level of competency required.
• Translation. The contractor shall provide written translations of source texts in one language into English with the meaning and intent of the original text (Translation). Services shall include translation of documentation by technically qualified and experienced translators at the level of competency required.
• Interpretation: The contractor shall provide Interpreters who have a command of English and the target language(s).

Minimum Qualifications

• Fluency in English and proficiency in the SCRL language(s), including strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven experience in transcription, translation, and interpretation, with a minimum of 1 year in a similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of the cultural and ethnic contexts related to the SCRL language(s), demonstrating an understanding of idiomatic expressions, colloquialisms, and slang.
• Ability to conduct accurate and idiomatic translations of non-technical materials between English and the SCRL language(s) using correct syntax and expression.
• Strong research and analytical skills to perform document exploitation, scan foreign language documents and extract key information meeting military intelligence requirements.
• Familiarity with professional fields such as medicine, science, engineering, law, etc., to provide specialized information when translating or interpreting technical content.
• Knowledge of security protocols and ability to ensure compliance with confidentiality requirements.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in relevant software applications.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401k plans available after one-year of employment
• Paid-Time Off
• Disability Insurance