OCONUS Jr OSINTCAT III Linguist

We are looking for qualified and motivated CAT II and III linguists with JR level experience in conducting OSINT research and analysis interested in working within CENTCOM supporting USAF OSI with all-source analytic services. Multiple site locations including Qatar Kuwait Jordan Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates.

Your Impact: The Counterintelligence Operational Support Team provides Counterintelligence (CI) analysis services that includes the fusing intelligence and collecting of raw data from multiple sources and varying classifications to identify threats trends structures and locations of Foreign Intelligence Entities (FIE). This includes the dissemination of time-sensitive and non-time-sensitive Force Protection (FP) threat information and assessments to supported Commanders including six (6) Air Force Central (AFCENT) forward deployed units within the CENTCOM AOR and one (1) CONUS based unit.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate in a multi-faceted team supporting OSIs mission with foreign language translation assistance. The transcription translation and interpretation skills will be the primary function of this position.

Conduct analysis using intelligence and information from publicly available open sources to assess interpret forecast and explain a range of national security issues and 22 developments that are regional or functional in nature.

Provides open-source analytic support to collections operations investigations and other defense intelligence analytic requirements.

Research and analyze foreign and domestic-based publicly available information and media outlets to identify trends patterns and relationships that provide unique insights to address defense intelligence requirements. Sources may include but are not limited to news articles magazines newspapers TV radio etc.). Translate open-source information.

Conduct research and social network analysis on publicly available information in target language producing threat reporting and/or advising on cultural themes or events.

• Assist with Language and Cultural reviews of Media Exploitation (MEDEX) efforts.
• Stay informed of issues and trending topics with the local community via social media and other publicly available sources.
• Support AFOSI with communications and briefings to other units concerning AFOSI AT/FP/CI matters.
• Provide and develop cultural awareness briefs unit mission briefs or other talking points and analytical products as determined by AFOSI field leadership.

Linguistic Support: Services shall be IAW the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) or DLPT Level 3 or above in both English and the target language.

Transcribing: The contractor shall capture in writing a transcript from a source language into a target language. Source material may be in the form of audio and/or media recordings real-time interactions/interviews preexisting text or other and/or other sources. The Contractor shall ensure the integrity context and intent of the source language is sustained in the written output; the written output shall be a literal translation.

Translating: The contractor shall translate in writing original source information including communicating an equivalent sentiment and meaning of the source information into the written output in order to fully convey the objective and meaning of the source information.

Interpreting: The contractor shall provide accurate interpreting services for real-time interactions/interviews. Interpretations shall include use of accurate idiomatic translations correct syntax and expressions from target language to English and vice versa and may require use of slang or colloquial words and phrases. The Contractor shall advise the Government through translation and interpretation that applies understanding of cultural and ethnic frameworks for both English and the target sources.

Cultural Advising: The Contractor shall apply deep understanding of culture and social media habits of relevant populations.

Produce timely logical and concise translation reports documents assessments studies and briefing materials in formats including Microsoft Office tools (e.g. Excel Word PowerPoint etc.) electronic / soft copy matrices and / or web-enabled formats. Recognize nuances and resolve contradictions and inconsistencies in information. Must be able to travel within the AOR 30% of the time. Deliver products that are compliant with ICD and AFOSI standards and uploaded to 23 appropriate databases.

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge Skills Abilities):

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must have a Top-Secret Clearance and be eligible SCI level Clearance at time of hire.
• Must have two (2) years experience with researching in the source language on foreign language websites.
• Must meet at a minimum the criteria of ILRT level 3 in all three modalities (reading listening and speaking). Language proficiency shall be determined via DLPT ILRT Oral Proficiency Instruction (OPI) or equivalent language testing.
• Must demonstrate ability to understand essentials of all speech in a standard dialect and have broad enough vocabulary that the need for paraphrasing or explanation is rare.
• Must be able to follow accurately the essentials of conversations between educated native speakers reasonably make and answer telephone calls understand radio broadcasts news stories similar to wire service reports oral reports some oral technical reports and public addresses on non-technical subjects.
• Must have the ability to communicate complex issues clearly in a concise and organized manner both verbally and non-verbally with strong grammar skills.
• Must be able to translate high level conversations in real-time using the consecutive interpreting style.

Clearance Required: TS/SCI

Minimum Education: Must meet at a minimum the criteria of ILRT level 3 in all three modalities (reading listening and speaking). Language proficiency shall be determined via DLPT ILRT Oral Proficiency Instruction (OPI) or equivalent language testing.

Minimum Years of Experience: Must have two (2) years experience with researching in the source language on foreign language websites.

Required Certifications: Must meet at a minimum the criteria of ILRT level 3 in all three modalities (reading listening and speaking). Language proficiency shall be determined via DLPT ILRT Oral Proficiency Instruction (OPI) or equivalent language testing.

Preferred: Native proficiency in the target language; previous experience as a military interpreter (e.g. Army MOS 09L).

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read understand and implement the general and specific operational safety quality and environmental requirements of all plans procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or protected veteran status.

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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-OHara 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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