Arabic Linguist

About the role

CTC Group is seeking cleared Arabic Linguists to support mission-focused language support requirements. This role is ideal for experienced Arabic linguists who can provide high-quality translation, consecutive interpretation, transcription, and related language services in a fast-paced mission environment. Location: CONUS-Washington Metropolitan Area.

Responsibilities

• Translate Arabic-language materials into English with strong attention to accuracy, grammar, writing quality, slang, and dialect
• Perform consecutive interpretation between Arabic and English in small team meetings and conference-type settings
• Transcribe Arabic-language material into English
• Apply knowledge of Arabic dialects, jargon, and vocabulary across technical, political, and military subject areas
• Support editing, quality control, summarizing/gisting, terminology management, triage, workflow, writing reports, and other translation-related services
• Provide subject matter expertise in support of mission requirements
• Work effectively in a fast-paced environment requiring flexibility, accuracy, professionalism, and strong teamwork

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance
• Minimum of 3+ years of relevant language support experience
• Bachelor’s degree desired
• Must successfully complete the customer Arabic translation test
• Experience with Arabic-to-English translation, consecutive interpretation, and transcription into English
• Strong Arabic and English grammar and writing skills
• Experience understanding and working with Arabic slang, dialects, and jargon
• Saudi Arabic dialect experience is strongly preferred
• Required experience with editing, quality control, subject matter expertise, summarizing/gisting, terminology management, translation-related services, triage, writing reports, and workflow support
• Required area of expertise includes sponsor operations
• Desired experience includes language training, monitoring, cyber, economics, legal / law, and science and technology
• Must be willing to relocate to or reside in the Washington Metropolitan Area

Pay

The estimated salary range for this position is $190,000 - $210,000. The final salary may be influenced by various factors, such as location, labor categories, experience, education, and/or certifications.

Benefits

CTC Group provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, Health/Dental/Vision, 401k, PTO and holiday pay, disability and life insurance. CTC also provides opportunities for continuous education and development.