Focus Technology Consulting is seeking a talented CAT III Pashto/Dari to be deployed. Roles and Responsibilities: • Conduct accurate translations of audio language material and documents in hard copy and electronic formats in a manner that maintains the integrity of the material. • Write clear and concise grammar and pronunciation in the specific foreign language as well as in English. • Provide accurate and idiomatic translations of non-technical material using correct syntax and expression from and to the specific foreign language in English. • Provide written translation of general and technical material into and from the specific foreign language in English. • Quickly scan and process a large amount of material in the specific foreign language for critical and essential elements of information defined by the government. • Provide input to government counterparts in the production of written reports developed from target material utilizing
the specific foreign language, such as provide a gist, summary, transcript or written translation of the material.
Required Skills: • A good command of Pashto/Dari, as well as strong verbal and written American English skills (grammar, vocabulary, idioms, spelling). • Previous Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) experience, preferably with duty as a transcriber. • A 2/2 or higher listening/reading comprehension rating according to the ILR scale and as measured by the DLPT or comparable language test. • Familiarity with and ability to conduct oneself in accordance with the local culture and customs. • Willingness to work shifts and extended hours in support of 24 x 7 Operations. • Extensive subject matter expertise (SME) of the content being processed • A thorough knowledge of the cultural, geopolitical, and economic issues of the source country and region involved. • Technical automated information system skills, such as word processing and data entry, to be used in conjunction with written translations, as well as the ability to use advanced language
software programs. Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI (Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Accordingly, U.S. Citizenship is required.)
Focus Technology Consulting
1355 Piccard Drive Rockville,
Maryland 20850
Phone: (240) 683-4500
Fax: (240) 683-9732
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