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Farsi Linguist and Geopolitical/Cultural Advisor – DOD TS/ SCI

Responsibilities:

Peraton is seeking a Farsi Linguist and Geopolitical/Cultural Advisor (CULAD) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals supporting a large program. This position is located at Quantico, VA.

The Farsi Linguist and Geopolitical/Cultural Advisor will provide Senior-level language-related analytical services, including translation, transcription, interpretation, and monitoring capabilities in support of intelligence assessments, and other operational missions.
Task performance requires native-level cultural expertise, in-depth knowledge of history, geopolitics, strategic interests, traditions, and cultural uniqueness of Farsi and regional societies.
Additionally, the task requires professional-level writing and reporting skills in the Farsi language while also being able to develop and conduct executive-level briefings in English.
Non-native/heritage speakers in the required languages require a score of Superior on the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (AFCTL) foreign language test.
This position may require off-site support and periodic CONUS and OCONUS travel.

Translation:

Translate Farsi language materials from a variety of media (print, digital media, audio, streaming video) into English for analysis and production functions.
Translate English materials to Farsi language in written and audio forms as required.
Convey commentary reflecting specific culture and real-world cultural dynamics as well as capture the meaning of socio-cultural elements embedded in text.
Provide translation (Farsi language to English, and English to Farsi language) as well as analysis and other support to for reach back support products and services including IRC-specific (e.g., MILDEC, PSYOP etc.).

Interpretation:

Convey the meaning of the speaker faithfully, including many details and nuances, reflecting the style, register, and cultural context of the Farsi language, without omissions, additions, opinions, bias, or embellishments.

Analysis:

Produce periodic and ad hoc Information Environment (IE) assessments addressing target nation/group geopolitical interests and goals, IE-related capabilities, and activities impacting the IE that present threats or opportunities for USMC, US Joint or allied forces.
Monitor varied Publicly Available Information (PAI) and all-source intelligence and produce initiative-based assessments of events or information that may necessitate, facilitate, complicate, or prevent the employment of US Government capabilities within the assigned area of focus.
Identify, incorporate, and combine PAI with all-source and finished intelligence assessments (in source and target languages) to author articulate and time sensitive products on a wide range of topics in support of customer requirements and to develop specific products requested by the customer.
Develop briefs/presentations and Professional Military Education (PME) to educate customers on target nation/group geopolitical interests and goals, IE-related capabilities, and activities impacting the IE of the respective area of responsibility (AOR).
Draft predictive-analysis reports based on observed trends, indicators, and patterns, combined with deep native-level cultural expertise, focused on adversary’s activities in the operational and information environments.

Assessment:

Provide oral and written assessment of content contributors, to include assessed origin, intent, and bias.
Identify social media and traditional media platforms most commonly used by civilians, military, and civilian personnel of the target country/region.
Identify indicators when/if a foreign power is using U.S. social media platforms for its own purposes.
Provide oral and written assessments of emerging themes and narratives, as well as of groups or persons within assigned areas of expertise.
Produce assessments of target nation reactions to US military exercises and operations, for incorporation into larger assessment efforts.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree plus 8 years experience with residency in the target language (Iran | Afghanistan) country or region among the source language population (10 years desired). Masters degree and 7 years experience.
5 years of work experience involving analysis, and linguistic support to US Government agencies, the US Intelligence Community (IC) or non-government organizations including all-source research and assessments.
Ability to effectively communicate in English and Farsi, using the full range of formal and informal styles of language and behavior. Respond effectively to verbal and nonverbal forms of communication, and correctly interprets visual cues, cultural allusions, nuance, tone, and subtle manifestations of underlying values. Successfully take part in public discourse, such as presentations, conferences, speeches. Can use intercultural communicative skills to facilitate information exchanges in a variety of situations. Makes frequent and appropriate use of cultural references, literary allusions, quotations from literature and other significant documents, and can discuss in depth the culture’s traditions, beliefs, history, national policies, history, and public issues.
Ability to capture dialectal and native speech variations (also, accents) in audio, video, songs, and other forms of non-print content.
Ability to translate high-volume (~4 pages Times New Roman 12 font, single-space, or its equivalent in varied written media/social media forms) daily with high quality and accuracy.
Ability to advise the customer on the critical areas of research and analysis and accurately identify flaws, inaccuracies, and authenticity, with source materials, when encountered.
Ability to perform emergent ad-hoc tasks in the area of expertise.
Ability to draft and deliver presentations to a variety of personnel, in small or large groups, including audience members of General Officer/Flag Officer (GO/FO) level.
Demonstrated experience in teaching (lecturing) adult audiences is preferred.
Requires an Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance, based on current background investigation (SBI).

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced education in political science and geopolitical analysis in the native country is highly desired.

Peraton Overview:

Peraton drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s 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 can’t be done, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.

Target Salary Range: $112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. EEO Tagline (Text Only): An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veteran.

By Peraton

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155 jobs

FUNDING

Other

INDUSTRY

Information Technology Support Services

TEAM SIZE

10000+

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in Herndon, VA

DATE POSTED

June 10, 2023