Arabic Linguist, Senior var a 2 aconfig = a 2 aconfig || {}; a 2 aconfig.onclick = 1; Tracking Code 8543-987 Posted Date 7/2/2024 Job Location. Quantico, Virginia. Location of Position. Quantico, Virginia, United States. Work Arrangement. On Site: 100%Position Type. Full-Time/ Regular. Clearance Required? Yes. Level of Clearance Required. TS-SCI - Position Funded? Yes. COLSA Corporation is seeking candidates for a Senior level Arabic Linguist in support of Marine Corps Information Operations Cen... more details
Arabic Linguist, Senior
Tracking Code
8543-987
Posted Date
7/2/2024
Job Location
Quantico, Virginia
Location of Position
Quantico, Virginia, United States
Work Arrangement
On Site: 100%
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
Clearance Required?
Yes
Level of Clearance Required
TS-SCI
Position Funded?
Yes
COLSA Corporation is seeking candidates for a Senior level Arabic Linguist in support of Marine Corps Information Operations Center (MCIOC) in Quantico, VA. This work supports USMC Operational Forces, Information Operations (IO) advocates, IO proponents and encompasses disciplines of IO development and integration, signature management, IO analysis, operational security, program management, and intelligence technical support functions. This position is 100% on site.
Position provides senior-level language-related analytical services, including translation, transcription, interpretation, and monitoring capabilities in support of intelligence assessments, and other operational missions.
Translation:
Translate source language materials from a variety of media (print, digital media, audio, streaming video) into English for analysis and production functions;
Translate English materials to target language in written and audio forms as required;
Convey commentary reflecting specific culture and real-world cultural dynamics as well as capture the meaning of socio-cultural elements embedded in text, and;
Provide translation (target language to English, and English to target language) as well as analysis and other support to MCIOC reach back support products and services including IRC-specific (e.g. MILDEC, PSYOP etc.).
Interpretation:
Convey the meaning of the speaker faithfully, including many details and nuances, reflecting the style, register, and cultural context of the source language, without omissions, additions, opinions, bias, or embellishments.
Analysis:
Produce periodic and ad hoc IE assessments addressing target nation/group geopolitical interests and goals, IE; related capabilities, and activities impacting the IE that present threats or opportunities for USMC, US Joint or allied forces;
Monitor varied Publicly Available Information (PAI) and all-source intelligence, and produce initiative-based assessments of events or information that may necessitate, facilitate, complicate, or prevent the employment of US Government capabilities within the assigned area of focus;
Identify, incorporate and combine PAI with all-source and finished intelligence assessments (in source and target languages) to author articulate and time sensitive products on a wide range of topics in support of MCIOC requirements and to develop specific products requested by MCIOC;
Develop briefs/presentations and Professional Military Education (PME) to educate MCIOC on target nation/group geopolitical interests and goals, IE-related capabilities, and activities impacting the IE of the respective area of responsibility (AOR), and;
Draft predictive-analysis reports based on observed trends, indicators, and patterns, combined with deep native level cultural expertise, focused on adversary’s activities in the operational and information environments.
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Required Experience
Required Qualifications:
One of the following combinations of education/experience:
Bachelor's degree or higher + 8 years of related experience
High school diploma and 16 years of related experience
5 years related experience involving analysis, and linguistic support to US Government agencies, the US Intelligence Community (IC) or non-government organizations including all-source research and assessments
Active TS/SCI clearance required; US Citizenship required
Native-level cultural expertise (Arabic), in-depth knowledge of history, geopolitics, strategic interests, traditions, and cultural uniqueness of the source country/region societies
Requires professional-level writing and reporting skills in the target language while also being able to develop and conduct executive-level briefings in English
Ability to effectively communicate in English and target language, using the full range of formal and informal styles of language and behavior
Ability to capture dialectal and native speech variations (also, accents) in audio, video, songs, and other forms of non-print content
Ability to translate high-volume (~4 pages Times New Roman 12 font, single-space, or its equivalent in varied written media/social media forms) daily with high quality and accuracy
Ability to advise MCIOC on the critical areas of research and analysis and accurately identify flaws, inaccuracies, and authenticity, with source materials, when encountered
Ability to perform emergent ad-hoc tasks in the area of expertise
Ability to draft and deliver presentations to a variety of personnel, in small or large groups, including audience members of General Officer/Flag Officer (GO/FO) level
Preferred Qualifications:
Residency in the target language country or region among the source language population (10 years desired)
Advanced education in political science and geopolitical analysis in the native country is highly desired
Demonstrated experience in teaching (lecturing) adult audiences is preferred
Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 business days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.
COLSA offers a comprehensive and customizeable benefits program which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Supplemental Income Protection Programs, 401(k) with company match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Education & Certification Reimbursement, Employee Discount Program, Wellness Program, Paid Time Off and Holidays.
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