CAT III Hausa Linguist (Overseas)

Requirements:

• Interpretation and transcription proficiency in Hausa
• Interpretation to / from target language dialect and English (ILR Level 3)
• Working proficiency in English (ILR Level 3)
• Demonstrated ability to conduct accurate translation, transcription, and interpretation
• Must have typing and computer skills
• Must be able to think quickly and work in a professional atmosphere as part of a team
• Ability to understand the essentials of all speech in a standard dialect and have broad vocabulary to rarely require assistance for paraphrasing or explanation.
• Ability to follow accurately the essentials of conversations between educated native speakers
• Ability to understand radio broadcasts, news stories similar to wire service reports, oral reports, some oral technical reports, and public addresses on non-technical subjects.

Security Requirements:

• Individuals with an active TOP SECRET security clearance with SCI access
• All candidates must pass a U.S. Government Counterintelligence (CI) screening and polygraph to obtain a TOP SECRET security clearance with SCI access
• U.S. Citizenship

* Federal requirements mandate that all applicants for this position must be U.S. citizens.

* Priority will be given to applicants with active security clearances, recent CI interviews, and current polygraphs.