Railhead, Inc. has an immediate opening for Arabic, Farsi and Russian linguists at Ft. Meade, VA.  MUST POSSESS AN ACTIVE TS/SCI WITH POLY.  The linguist will perform a full range of activities in processing materials or participating in situations requiring a general professional capability as follows: Our ideal candidate will be required to interact with Sr. Government representatives on a frequent and continual basis. The individual will be reporting directly to the COR as well as the Foundry Director. They will be required to use complex judgement to prioritize the implementation and delivery of technical upgrades and replacement projects with multiple stages at multiple sites. In addition, he/she will be creating executive level reports independently, exercising a great deal of judgement.

TRANSLATION:

• Can accurately translate reports/texts in electronic and hard-copy formats that not only contain facts but also some abstract language showing an ability to capture intended implications and many nuances.
• Can generally capture geopolitical, regional, ethnic, and cultural elements in text. Word choice and expression generally adhere to target language (TL) norms and means of expression specific to subject field (s) and are strong enough to allow translator to operate successively in that field.

INTERPRETATION:

• Able to interpret accurately. Normally consecutive interpretation is needed, but on rare occasions simultaneous interpretation may be requested
• Has good understanding of one or more regional dialects.

TRANSCRIPTION:

• Reviews audio or internet materials, transcribes with high degree of accuracy and expression.
• Must possess excellent English-language written communication skills for preparing reports.
• Has good understanding of one or more regional dialects.

GISTING/SUMMARIZING:

• Is able to identify and accurately summarize factual points as well as abstract concepts.
• Can triage documentation to isolate pertinent and nuanced info.
• Master use of reference materials. Must possess computer skills; including MS Office, to be able to produce written translations and products and sufficient internet skills that will allow basic research on the Web.
• Must possess excellent English-language verbal communication skills for giving briefings.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: TS/SCI WITH POLY
• Bachelors degree or additional experience in lieu of degree and 2 - 4 years of relevant experience.
• Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) requirement: minimum of 2/2 (Listening/Reading)
• Knowledge of U.S. Intelligence Community, military, cryptologic, law enforcement experience
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in Target and English,
• Linguists who are proficient in multiple languages are strongly desired.

ABOUT RAILHEAD:

Railhead, Inc. is a leader in intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; advanced cyber solutions; cloud and managed IT solutions; engineering, and information-based solutions for law enforcement and homeland security. We provide training and logistics in support of readiness operations; and operational support services and solutions in support of organizations not limited to DHS, DoD, and the Intelligence Community (IC). We hire mission enablers whom reflect our communities and proactively embrace diversity and inclusion, in order to advance our corporate culture, develop our family of employees into the best they can be, and in turn grow our market share throughout industry.

Railhead, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.