Fulani Linguist, CAT III with Security Clearance

About the role

WorldWide Language Resources (WorldWide) was established in 1995 to provide U.S. and allied governments, corporations, non-profits and non-governmental organizations with highly skilled linguists, cultural experts, role players, intelligence analysts and other professionals. We support a wide range of operational missions and environments globally, from executive boardrooms in major international cities to austere mission areas. Our core business is language support services.

Location: Ft Belvoir, VA. Full-time, regular position. You may be assigned to a specific location but understand due to mission requirements you may be temporarily or indefinitely assigned to a foreign country. Must be ready, willing and able to change day-to-day work/tasks as the mission requirements at the assigned location may be fluid with lots of movement and change.

Responsibilities

• Read, write, listen and speak with clear, concise grammar and pronunciation in Fulani and English.
• Provide language or dialect specific translations using correct structure of sentences in the required language and English.
• Conduct consecutive, accurate translations and interpretations of on-going conversations and activities.
• Perform document exploitation (DOCEX), verbal translation, audio translation, and train/sustain operations.
• All Linguists may be required to go on missions (outside the wire) and be physically fit to perform these duties.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Active TS/SCI level personnel security clearance.
• Native or near-native proficiency in Fulani and English (read, write, listen, speak), verified by passing multiple evaluations pre- and post-employment.
• Successful reference, criminal and credit screening results.
• Vetting by client(s) which could include a polygraph test, as applicable.
• Qualified per USCENTCOM requirements to deploy as a contractor accompanying the force.
• Appropriate country clearance/visa, as applicable or required.
• Ability to function effectively and efficiently during extended periods of high pressure and stress.
• Physical fitness for deployment and missions in extreme, austere or harsh conditions.
• Typing ability, basic computer skills, use of Windows, MS Word and MS Excel.
• Conduct oneself in accordance with the local culture and customs.
• Ability to think quickly and deal with issues that may arise professionally, timely and appropriately.

Schedule

Position requires all employees to be available to work any hours and any days depending on mission requirements. Position requires employee to be able to deploy and work in living conditions that may be in extreme, austere or harsh conditions.