Senior Principal Linguist

5 days ago

Doha, Qatar Peraton Full time

Peraton Overview

Peraton drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the worlds leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted and highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, civilian, health, and state and local markets. Every day, our employees do the cant be done, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.

**Responsibilities**:
Peraton is seeking a Senior Linguist/Cultural Advisor who is proficient in both Farsi and Mandarin. The senior linguist must be experienced working with a diverse team of linguists, analysts, and information operations (IO) planners to translate empirical research findings into operational assessments. The ability to work on a team in a collaborative environment is a requirement. This position is based in Qatar.
**Specifics**: We are looking for a Chinese native with studies in Persian Gulf or SW Asian area preferably also fluent in Farsi/Dari languages or conversely; a Persian Gulf/Middle Eastern native fluent in both Farsi and Mandarin Chinese languages. Subject Matter Expertise (SME) must entail a combination of the Middle East/Persian Gulf culture and enhanced familiarity in Mandarin Chinese language and Chinese culture. Cultural/Linguist SMEs can be native from one of the areas but must possess enhanced studies and language immersion in both. The Cultural Advisor (CULAD) shall conduct target audience research in order to develop an understanding of the highly complex audiences within the area of intent (AOI). The CULAD shall have access to information through a multitude of different platforms (e.g., television (TV), print, social media, and industry research), in furthering the body of work comprising the CENTCOM countries. The SME shall provide culturally relevant expertise of both Chinese culture and Iranian culture to provide situational awareness of target audiences and current events within the area of interest. SMEs shall conduct activities, such as, target audience (TA) research and analysis, social media and open source research and analysis, translation support, briefs and reporting relevant to the TA, which provides insight into impacts of messaging on the target audience, guiding planning and execution of the Commands mission objectives. The SMEs shall enable target audience analysis and support content development with translation and cultural input.

**Roles and responsibilities for this position include**:
Provide Subject Matter Expertise (SME) on Persian Gulf, Arabic and SW Asian Tribes, religious, ethnic groups and influential moderate voices. SME is required to have an expert understanding of the Middle East and SW Asian countries.
Provide support to key leader engagements events conducted in the areas of interest.
Translate, interpret and analyze oral and written material in Farsi and Chinese 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 the following languages (Farsi/Chinese/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.
As needed the SME shall participate in CCMD, Interagency and Coalitions working groups, and serve as the Operational Cultural advisor expertise.
Be prepared to work extended workweek 6 days/10 hrs. a day shifts generally Monday Saturday.

**Qualifications**:
Must possess a minimum of10 years of experience and aBachelors Degree (8 years of experience with a Masters)in Political Science, International Studies, Anthropology, Communication or a related field from an accredited and reputable institution
US Citizen
Must have an active Top Secret SCI eligible clearance
Must have

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