[Hiring] Farsi Interpreter @Yorktown Systems Group

Role Description

The Unconventional (TU) is seeking exceptionally qualified Farsi Interpreters to provide support with foreign language interpretation, transcription, reporting, and translation services.

• Provide oral interpretation and perform basic military tactical and administrative clerical work such as drafting correspondence, coordinating meetings, and research as required.
• Specialized interpreters will be expected to translate discussions between U.S. and provided/identified partner nations.
• Analyze source conversations necessary to accurately document conversations and activities.
• Follow units during CONUS and OCONUS travel and conduct field operations.
• Provide interpretation, transcription, and translation services as required by the supported elements.
• Be at the specified sites depending on mission requirements.
• Function as an integral member of a team.
• Perform other duties as customarily performed by other persons in similar positions, as well as other duties assigned by the employer.

Qualifications

• Experience and skill in Farsi and English translating/interpreting, transcribing, and documenting conversation.
• Professional working proficiency in Farsi and English, at a 3/3/3/3 level for listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
• Industry recognized certification proving language proficiency to support the resulting contract.
• Experience providing consecutive interpretation services between English and Farsi native speakers.
• Skills to quickly and effectively translate between Farsi/English & English/Farsi in a large group setting while discussing one or more topics.
• Familiarity with and ability to conduct oneself in accordance with local culture and customs.
• Ability to function as an integral member of a team of professionals.
• Able to work for a minimum of eight (8) hours a day up to twelve (12) hours a day, five (5) days per week up to seven (7) days per week, and may work on official holidays.
• Possess a valid passport or be able to acquire a passport.

Requirements

• Prior military experience.
• Previous experience in the CENTCOM region supporting U.S. and/or partner nation activities.
• Must pass a background check.

Location

• Designated CONUS and OCONUS locations.

Travel

• CONUS and OCONUS travel is required.