Persian-Farsi Linguist

Amentum is seeking linguists with excellent English skills to grow our talented and diverse team towards our mission’s success. We are looking for dedicated linguist professionals in a variety of languages/dialects to support our intelligence community customer . Linguists will support U.S. military operations primarily in an assigned area of responsibility. Linguists will contribute an assortment of language services and will be responsible for providing cultural perspective and understanding of the region's historical, political, sociological, and economic trends to select members of the senior leadership staff.

Principal Responsibilities of the Position:

• Provide operational contract linguist support for military operations and interpret during interviews, meeting, and conferences.

• Transcribe and analyze verbal communications.

• Scan, research, and analyze foreign language documents for key information.

• Supply a variety of translation and interpretation services for Farsi.

Job Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. citizen.

• Must possess excellent command of Persian Farsi (target languages) & English verbal skills; Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) proficiency level 3 in target language and proficiency level 3 or 2 in English based on oral and written language skills examination.

• Must hold a current U.S. passport. (Or apply as soon as accepted into the program).

• Must possess an active  clearance for access to classified information.

• Must be willing to work shifts and extended hours in support of 24 x 7 operations.

• Must have familiarity with and ability to conduct oneself in accordance with the local culture and customs.

• Must undergo medical examination and be able to meet all MOD15 requirements put into place by the military.

Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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