Farsi Linguist

Farsi/Persian Linguist Suitland, MD


Duties and Responsibilities: The Farsi Linguist will provide Human Translation support, data mining research and assisting in making the machine translation efforts more productive. The linguist is also expected to assist in developing a foreign language training program, support data entry (HARMONY and other DBs), and evolving the CONOPs and TTP for Foreign Language support.

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience and a minimum of 5 years work experience.

Farsi proficiency level 3 or higher in Reading and Listening, native level proficiency preferred.

Minimum of 2 years translating materials into proper English.

Minimum of 1 year experience demonstrating proficiency conducting data mining in Farsi on the internet.

Minimum of 2 year experience demonstrating familiarity with translation and data mining software for Farsi.

If the candidate is a non-native English speaker, documented English proficiency at 3/3 is required.

Current TS/SCI clearance is required.

Desired Qualifications: Farsi proficiency level 3 or higher for speaking. Native Farsi or heritage speakers highly desired. Knowledge of other languages (Korean, French, German, Spanish). Basic familiarity with standard on-line translation programs (1 year).


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