Requisition/Vacancy No\. 116129BR
**Position Title** Dari/Pashto Linguist
**Job Category** Linguist
**Business Line** Government
**Office Region** USA \- Southeast
**Office Location** US \- Springfield, VA
**Why Choose AECOM?** Imagine working for a truly global company whose 45,000 employees share a singular passion: to make the world a better place\. We enjoy what we do at AECOM\. We bring projects to life in the cities and communities in which we work, and we’re driven by a set of values and a common purpose — to create, enhance and sustain the world’s built, natural and social environments\. Innovation is built into every project we manage and every community we serve\. We’ll provide you support in an environment that allows you to grow and succeed\. Come share your passion with us\.
**About the Business Line** **Government Services**
We have the international presence, personnel networks and procurement infrastructure to deliver support for any mission, anywhere\. We optimize the reliability, availability and sustainability of equipment, logistics systems and facilities for clients around the world\. AECOM Government Services supports the U\.S\. federal government with worldwide program management, planning, design, operations and maintenance, logistics, aviation services, security, international development, environmental and civil engineering and mission and intelligence support\.
**Job Summary**
AECOM – Management Services Group \(MS Group\) is seeking to immediately interview and hire outstanding linguists to support AECOM –Management Services Group\. Each qualifying candidate chosen will become a direct hire with AECOM – MS Group and will be provided full benefits and opportunity for advancement, after applicable time\. The specific language positions available will be located in the Northern Virginia area of which will require near\-native to native level Dari/Pashto; passing on the ILR scale between 3\+ and 5\. Each linguist will become translators for research, translation, and summarization\. The primary duties will include internet research in English and Dari/Pashto, translation of articles, summarization of key points, and report creation\. Knowledge of social media outlets is preferred\. Familiarity with current Afghan political, social, economic, and cultural developments is required\. Training will be provided\. No deployment required\. No clearance required\.
**Minimum Requirements**
•Must be of US Citizenship to support on a US Government Contract\.
•Must be fluent in near \- Native or Native Dari/Pashto\.
•Must be fluent in near \- Native or Native English and have strong ability in written English composition\.
•Must possess strong cultural knowledge and very capable and knowledgeable in Microsoft Applications and Internet research\.
TRANSLATION:
• Must have the ability to accurately translate a wide variety
of complex texts from the Dari/Pashto into English\. These texts may contain difficult, idiomatic, scientific, and colloquial writing\.
• ALL Linguists shall be able to accurately capture cultural subtleties, nuance, and emphasis\. A level of cultural mastery is required for the translator to capture socio\-cultural essentials embedded in text to include political, religious, historic, and ethnic elements\.
• In terms of gisting/summarizing: Each Linguist MUST BE able to identify and flawlessly summarize all pertinent factual information and abstract concepts, recognizing the significance of complex expressions, such as colloquial text or technical terminologies\.
• Must have the ability to triage documentation to isolate full\-range of information that is of importance to the task at hand and be Masters use of and assists in development of reference materials\.
TRANSCRIPTION:
• Must have the ability to review audio material and write/transcribe information into Dari/Pashto Language with a high\-degree of accuracy and expression AND have an excellent understanding of one or more regional dialects\.
**Preferred Qualifications** \. Must be able to understand virtually all levels of spoken Dari/Pashto, including complex or highly idiomatic speech with a very high degree of accuracy\.
· Must have an excellent command in terms of comprehension of one or more dialects and be able to successfully capture expressions specific to a culture, and all subtleties and nuances appropriately\.
\. Must have a good working knowledge and understanding of the Social Media scene and outlets in Pashto and Dari\.
**What We Offer** AECOM is a place where you can put your innovative thinking and business skills into high gear and work alongside other highly intelligent and motivated people\. It's a place where you can apply your skills to some of the world's most challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects worldwide\. It's a place that values the diversity of our areas of practice and our people\. It's what makes AECOM a great place to work and grow\. AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer\.
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