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Entry level Pashto / Dari Linguist (Afghanistan)

at ATS in Atlanta, Georgia posted by Search Firm
Published at 08-21-2010
Share Acclaim Technical Services is currently looking for qualified personnel to serve as Pashto/Dari linguists overseas in support of the reconstruction and peacekeeping efforts in Afghanistan. The compensation for a 12 month contract is $210,000 - $235,500/year.

Please do not hesitate to forward this information to any other individuals you feel would be interested in our linguist position. You will receive a referral bonus of $3,500 for every qualified individual you refer that is hired by our company regardless if you pursue the position.

Requirements:
-- Must be a U.S. Citizen fluent in speaking, reading, and writing English, Pashto, and Dari
-- Must be willing to obtain a Security Clearance
-- Must be willing to travel overseas to Afghanistan

Duties:
--Provide operational contract linguist support to U.S. Army operations in Afghanistan

-- Provide general linguistic support for military operations and interpret during interviews, meetings, and conferences
-- Interpret and translate written and spoken communications
-- Transcribe and analyze communications
-- Perform document exploitation
-- Scan, research, and analyze foreign language documents for key information
-- Translate foreign language documents
-- Identify and extract information components meeting military information requirements
-- Provide input to reports

Vacation/Leave:
--10 days after 6 months of service (20 days after 1 year of service)

Benefits Package:
-- Medical, Dental
-- 401k Retirement Plan
-- Life Insurance
-- Preferred employee status for future position with Acclaim Technical Services (based on availability)