Pashto Linguist/Cultural Advisor

           
                           
                           
                           
                           
                           
                           
                           
Job Title     Pashto Linguist/Cultural Advisor
Job Function     Translation
Job Details
Job Posted By     MEP
Job Level     Skilled Labour
Job Type     Contractor
Job Timings     Full-time
Education     Not Required
Start Date     ASAP
Job Salary     $210,000
Salary Type     Annual
Job Location
Province     Afghanistan
Country     Jobs by Country -> Jobs in Afghanistan
Deadline    
Job Classification
Job Industry     Classification -> Defense & Law Enforcement Jobs -> Jobs in Other Defense and Law Enforcement Fields
Job posted on     2009-Feb-06
   

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Requirements
·         Must be a U.S. citizen.
·         Must be willing to obtain a security clearance.
·         Must be proficient in listening and speaking in Pashto and English.
·         Reading and Writing A+, but not required.
·         Must be willing to relocate to Afghanistan for the duration of the contract (12 month free will contract)   Duties
·         Provide operational contract linguist support to U.S. Army operations in Afghanistan
·         Provide general linguistic support for military operations and interpret during interviews, meetings, and conferences
·         Interpret and translate written and spoken communications
·         Transcribe and analyze communications
·         Perform document exploitation
·         Scan, research, and analyze foreign language documents for key information
·         Translate foreign language documents
·         Identify and extract information components meeting military information requirements
·         Provide input to reports   Vacation/Leave
·         2 weeks paid vacation after 6 months of service along with $2,000 for any travel expenses.
 
Benefits Package
·         Complete Medical, Vision, and Dental benefits for you and your family
·         401k Retirement Plan and Life insurance
·         Preferred employee status for future position with MEP (based on availability)
 
Compensation:
 
CAT II Linguist Bi-Weekly Salary
Base                                                                                                $3,846.15
Hardship                                                                                         $1,346.15
Hazard                                                                                           $1,346.15
Total                                                                                                               $6,538.46
 
CAT II Linguist Yearly Salary
Base                                                                                                   $100,000
Hardship (35%)                                                                               $35,000
Hazard (35%)                                                                                   $35,000
One time New Hire Employment Incentive after 60 days         $10,000
6 month completion                                                                          $15,000
12 month completion                                                                      $15,000
Total                                                                                                                     $210,000
 
*This compensation table is for reference only.  Rates are subjected to change.
**Employee compensation shown does not include state and federal taxes, health insurance and 401K deductions.
***This salary is for U.S. Citizens who meet all requirements.