Iranian Cultural Advisor and Linguist (FARSI) – MacDill AFB, Tampa, FL – TS-SCI

Our Peraton Team is currently seeking a cleared CAT III/IV Iranian FARSI Linguist and Cultural Advisor.

Location: On-site at MacDill AFB Tampa FL

Role & Responsibilities:

• Farsi / Iranian Cultural Advisor (CULAD) is required to assist Military Information Support to Operations (MISO) planners in identifying opportunities and tailoring messages to various audiences. Additionally the FARSI CULAD will draft analytical products regarding regional discussions from foreign language media and assist in evaluating assessments and research in Iran and other applicable areas.
• The FARSI CULAD should have in-depth knowledge of Iran and the surrounding region as well as the Farsi social media environment excellent comprehension of mixed-media sources in Farsi and the ability to render that source material into clear concise idiomatically and grammatically correct addition to the FARSI Language and Social skills the Cultural Advisor should have experience in working with the Cross Functional Teams and interagency partners to include the Department of the Treasurys Office of Foreign Assets Control USUN and the Department of States Iranian Embassy.
• A Cultural Advisor Linguist performs language and translation and interpretation activities pertaining primarily to military operational and intelligence activities.
• Reviews translates and analyzes foreign language source material of both a technical and nontechnical nature.
• Translates advanced level recorded materials including audio and videotaped programs and technical discussions.
• Writes reports including opinion as to the credibility of the source for use by unit commander and for dissemination to lower adjacent and higher headquarters.
• Conducts bi-directional consecutive interpretation of target language to English and English to target language using phraseology selected to preserve the original intent meaning and emphasis.
• Assigned broad area of translation responsibility develops and implements translation methodology and quality control procedures and standards.
• Linguists may be required to complete an annual evaluation and retesting process to determine eligibility for possible extension of services required.

You will:

• Provide Subject Matter Expertise (SME) on Iranian religious ethnic groups and influential moderate voices. SME is required to have an expert understanding tribal religious and ethnic landscape in its effort to counter extremist activities.
• Translate interpret and analyze oral and written material such as classified reports data briefings and conversations. Provide translation in written or oral form.
• Provide assessments transcription translation interpretation cultural advisement and media analysis services to ensure actionable data and products are developed and processed quickly and accurately.
• Provide written translations of source texts in one language into another language as identified above with the meaning and intent of the original text (Translations).
• Translator will (1) read and comprehend the languages (2) write comprehensibly in one of the source languages and (3) choose the equivalent expression in the Source language that both fully conveys and best matches the meaning intended in the source language (referred to as congruity judgment).
• As an Interpreter have a command of both of the languages (FARSI/English).
• Must be able to (1) comprehend both the source language and English as spoken and written (2) speak both of these languages (3) choose an expression in English that fully conveys and best matches the meaning of the source language (4) have familiarity with the cultural context of both languages (5) have knowledge of terminology in specialized fields (6) research in source (Native) languages and write a comprehensive command level information paper.
• Possess detailed knowledge of the operating environment to include Joint Combined doctrine as well as host nation laws and regulations.
• Will participate in CCMD Interagency and Coalitions working groups and serve as the Operational Cultural advisor expertise.
• Be prepared to work extended work weeks if required.

Required Qualifications:

• Must possess a minimum of a Bachelors degree in Political Science International Studies Anthropology Communication or a related field from an accredited and reputable institution and have8 years of relevant experience. An additional 4 years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree/education requirement.
• Be a recognized Subject Matter Expert in understanding Iranian Culture religious ethnic groups and influential moderate voices and ethnic landscape in its effort to counter extremist activities.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years prior experience working in support of US Armed Forces or US government agencies
• Must have a minimum of 4/4/4/ scores or higher in testing scores both in English and a 5/5/5/ in FARSI Dialect
• Must be able to follow orderly and sequential systematic procedures and guidelines.
• Provide foreign language interpretation translation transliteration & transcription document exploitation (DOCEX) services
• Provide written and verbal translation of various types of media from target language to source language while maintaining congruity in judgment.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Current U.S. Passport
• Current active DOW Top Secret security clearance and be SCI eligible.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with Information Operations/ MISO units for a CCMD.
• Language ability in another required language; DARI PASHTO or ARABIC at the same levels.
• Native Iranian Heritage.
• Must possess excellent listening skills with ability to pay attention to minute details.
• Must be comfortable providing presentations and working with small and large groups.

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