Farsi Interpreter (CAT I), TU CENTCOM Support

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION Yorktown Systems Group, Inc., and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, are a committed team of dedicated former military and civilian professionals who believe in providing ethical and quality services to Government customers. Our leadership team is composed primarily of Veterans who are now serving in a corporate environment rather than in uniform. Our customer's missions become our own and we are committed to working as a team to achieve success. Because of the depth and experiences of our corporate leadership, we can assure all our customers that "we will do what we say we can do" and will focus on our customer's missions rather than corporate goals. Our business model is based on a personal commitment from our leaders to maintain contact with our customers to continually and consistently gauge our performance. Yorktown Systems Group was founded on the idea that providing quality and ethical services with a laser focus on our customer's goals is an effective long-term business model. Our mission, therefore, is to help our customers meet their requirements and goals. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. This provision shall not apply to instances in which an employee who has access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of such employee's essential job functions discloses the compensation of such other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to such information, unless such disclosure is in response to a formal complaint or charge, in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or is consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. The Unconventional, LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Yorktown Systems Group, Inc.

Job Title

Farsi Interpreter (CAT I), TU CENTCOM Support

Location

Remote TU Support - Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98433 US (Primary)
Tampa, FL - Tampa, FL 33602 US

Job Description

Summary:
The Unconventional (TU) is seeking exceptionally qualified Farsi Interpreters to provide support with foreign language interpretation, transcription, reporting, and translation services.

Specific duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Shall provide oral interpretation and perform basic military tactical and administrative clerical work such as drafting correspondence, coordinating meetings, and research as required. Specialized interpreters will be expected to translate discussions between U.S. and provided/identified partner nations.
• Shall analyze source conversations necessary to accurately document conversations and activities.
• Will be expected to follow units during CONUS and OCONUS travel and must be able to conduct field operations.
• Shall provide interpretation, transcription, and translation services as required by the supported elements. 
• Shall be at the specified sites depending on mission requirements. 
• Function as an integral member of a team.
• Perform such other duties as are customarily performed by other persons in similar such positions, as well as such other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the employer.

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Must have experience and skill in Farsi and English translating/interpreting, transcribing and documenting conversation.
• Must possess professional working proficiency in Farsi and English, at a 3/3/3/3 level for listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
• Must have an industry recognized certification that proves you possess the language proficiency in order to satisfactorily support the resulting contract.
• Must have experience providing consecutive interpretation services between English and Farsi native speakers. 
• Must possess skills to quickly and effectively translate between Farsi /English & English/ Farsi in a large group setting while discussing one or more topics.
• Shall have the familiarity with and ability to conduct oneself in accordance with the local culture and customs.
• Shall have the ability to function as an integral member of a team of professionals.
• Able to work for a minimum of eight (8) hours a day up to twelve (12) hours a day, five (5) days per week up to seven (7) days per week, and may work on official holidays.
• Must possess a valid passport or be able to acquire a passport.

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior military experience.
• Previous experience in the CENTCOM region supporting U.S. and/or partner nation activities.

Clearance: Must pass a background check

Location: Designated CONUS and OCONUS locations

Travel: CONUS and OCONUS travel is required.

Security Clearance

Travel

Some travel may be required

Job Type

Full-Time

Exemption Type

Exempt

Category

Contractors

EEO STATEMENT Yorktown Systems Group, Inc., and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, are an Equal Opportunity Employer. No employee or applicant for employment is denied equal opportunity because of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, any other non-merit-based factor, or other characteristics protected by law. As part of the company's equal employment opportunity policy, Yorktown Systems Group, Inc., and its subsidiaries, will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities. The Unconventional, LLC. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Yorktown Systems Group, Inc.