Arabic Linguist

Kadiak, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking an Arabic Linguist with a TS/SCI clearance to perform translation and transcription from Arabic to English as well as interpretation for the US Government.

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

• Accurately translate reports/texts in electronic and hardcopy formats that not only contain facts but also some abstract language showing an ability to capture intended implications and many nuances.
• Generally capture geopolitical, regional, ethnic, and cultural elements in text. Word choice and expression generally adhere to target language (TL) norms and means of expression specific to subject field(s) and are strong enough to allow translator to operate successively in that field.
• Format translated documents from Arabic to English and vice versa in the same manner as original(s).
• Review audio or internet materials, transcribe with high degree of accuracy and expression.
• Must attend any requisite DoD training immediately upon hiring.

• TS/SCI Clearance
• Native level Arabic language proficiency
• Fluency in English; reading, writing, and speaking
• Must possess computer skills; including MS Office, to be able to produce written translations and products in addition to sufficient internet skills that will allow basic research on the Web.

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

Our Equal Employment Opportunity policy also states:
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352.

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Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions.

KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit

Job Family
Security, Intel and Threat Analysis

Job Function
Linguist/Analyst

Pay Type
Salary

Hiring Min Rate
110,000 USD

Hiring Max Rate
120,000 USD