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CSM Solutions Inc

Amharic Linguist

Fort George G Meade, MD · On-site

$65 - $90/hr

Provide foreign language support services, including transcription, and translation/interpretation ... Working proficiency in Amharic is required Security Requirements * Must have at minimum an ACTIVE ...

JTG

Language Researchers

Hyattsville, MD · On-site

Language Researchers JTG is currently seeking Language Researchers in the following areas of ... Somali Middle Eastern and African varieties of Arabic Amharic North African varieties of French ...

The Unconventional

Amharic Translator, DOJ LSS

Washington, DC · On-site

$49K - $65K/yr

Job Title Amharic Translator, DOJ LSS Location National Capital Region (NCR) - Washington, DC 20540 ... Know both English and foreign language vocabularies used in formal, legal, diplomatic, consultative ...

Sign Language USA, INC

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Interpreter - All languages DC, Maryland, Virginia

Washington, DC · On-site

$40 - $55/hr

SLUSA is looking for spoken foreign language interpreters. We encourage interpreters in all languages to apply however, our largest needs are typically Spanish, Amharic, Dari, Farsi, Persian, Arabic ...

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To thrive in an Amharic Language role—such as translator, interpreter, or instructor—you need native or near-native proficiency in both Amharic and the target language, along with relevant academic qualifications or language certifications. Familiarity with computer-assisted translation tools, online learning platforms, or interpretation equipment is often essential depending on the specific job. Excellent communication, cultural sensitivity, and attention to detail help individuals deliver accurate and effective language services. These skills and qualities ensure clear understanding and bridge communication gaps for clients or students in multicultural environments.

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Amharic Linguist CAT III

Valiant Integrated Services

Fort George G Meade, MD • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 29 days ago

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6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

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Job description

Valiant is seeking skilled CAT III Amharic Linguists to provide interpretation and translation services in support of ongoing and new U.S operations and mission requirements.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
  • Provide foreign language support services, including transcription and translation/interpretation (comprising idiomatic translations of non-technical material using correct syntax and expression from English to Amharic or vice versa) in support of military interrogations, intelligence collection, and other operational missions.
  • Provide any and all cultural and ethnic context of translations, interpretations, and transcriptions with an expert linguist's opinion given to the supported organization or agency as to the most likely meaning/intent of terms, phrases, or statements that may have multiple valid interpretations.
  • Perform document exploitation, scan, research, and analyze foreign language documents and intercepted data for key information; and must be able to supplement interpretations and translations with information pertinent and specific to professional fields such as medicine, Scientifics, engineering, legal, etc. and identify and extract information components meeting military information requirement list criteria as well as provide input to reports.
  • Native proficiency preferred, not required.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Valiant Integrated Services is an employer who hires in accordance with applicable state and federal law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in compliance with those laws.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Must have at minimum (2) years' experience of interpretation / translation
  • Interagency Language Round Table (ILR) level 3 in both Target Language and English. Native proficiency preferred, not required.
  • Must have document exploitation skills
  • Must have in-depth geo-political knowledge
  • Must be computer literate
  • Able to understand the essentials of all speech in a standard dialect and to follow accurately the essentials of conversations between educated native speakers, understand radio broadcasts, news stories similar to wire service reports, oral reports, some oral technical reports and public addresses on non-technical subjects.
  • Able to produce idiomatic translations of non-technical material using correct syntax and expression from English to target language and vice versa.
  • Able to interpret/translate using colloquial and slang words and phrases.
  • Able to conduct consecutive and accurate translations, transcription, and interpretation of on-going conversations/activities and intelligence activities to/from target language.
  • Able to accurately provide the cultural and ethnic context of translations and interpretations and provide advice on the cultural and ethnic significance of statements, conversations, situations, documents, etc.
  • Able to accurately perform document exploitation (scan, research, and analyze foreign language documents for intelligence information and identify/extract information components meeting military information requirement list criteria.

Security Requirements
  • Must have at minimum, an ACTIVE TOP SECRET security clearance with the ability to obtain an SCI
  • Must be able to pass a polygraph and a CI Focus Interview
  • U.S. Citizenship

Physical Requirements:
  • Physical requirements may include, but are not limited to, lifting, ascending, and descending stairs, climbing, extended sitting or standing, to various degrees.

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