Acholi Linguist/Analyst (Accoli, Zande) SOS International

SOS International Ltd. (SOSi) is seeking multiple full-time Open Source Intelligence Analysts with translation and interpretation skills in Acholi (Accoli) and Zande languages. The Acholi Open Source Intelligence Analysts will serve as a civilian counterpart supporting US engagements and tactical units during military exercises and assistance in Uganda with possible travel to other locations such as DRC, CAR and South Sudan, Africa.

The successful candidate(s) will be part of a larger, integrated team of analysts, linguists, screeners, and other professional staff working directly alongside of our US military and African allies.

Essential Job Duties:

Acts as translator and interpreter during US engagements with Partner Nations
Provides translation of local media including print, internet, radio, and television reports to answer requests for information and produce summarized reports
Scans and processes a variety of materials in target languages and dialects of the region
Produces written reports and answers collection requirements bases on various media reports including print, internet, radio, television, and local populace
Briefs the team of potential force protection issues coupled with critical information essential to mission success
Performs other duties as assigned by superviso

Desired Skills & Experience

Minimum Requirements

Candidates will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet current eligibility requirements for access to Secret classified information, US citizenship required
Bachelor’s degree in a related field and four years of specialized experience; OR eight years of specialized experience
All candidates must have a minimum of two years operational experience supporting Special Operations Forces (SOF) and/or OGA Counter Terrorism Operations
Ability to read, write, translate, and speak with clear and concise grammar and pronunciation in English, Acholi, and/or Zande or French at 3 level as per Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR)
Candidates with two years of experience working in Africa providing translation, interpretation, and cultural advice are highly desired
Experience providing consecutive and simultaneous interpretation during meetings
Prepares accurate written gists, translation, and transcription of target source material utilizing the correct syntax
Experience providing support to Special Operations forces

Work Environment:

Personnel can expect to be deployed, live and work in harsh and austere locations in Northern Africa for periods of up to twelve months
There will be periods during exercises and contingencies where support will be required in excess of a normal 40 hour work week
Ability to lift and/or move objects or packages of up to 25 lbs
Work environment is often stressful and detail-oriented

Desired:

Candidates with TS/SCI access are highly preferred

Company Description

SOS International, Ltd. (SOSi) is a privately owned operations support company now in its third decade of providing information engagement, intelligence solutions and stability operations support to U.S. government and commercial clients. A team of more than 500 professionals supports operations on nearly every continent and spans the widest spectrum of professional, linguistic and cultural backgrounds. SOSi is dedicated to understanding, engaging and shaping audience perspectives by offering expertise founded on real-world lessons learned. Our deliverable: support of the U.S. defense, intelligence, law enforcement and diplomatic agencies framed by an insightful cultural awareness, extensive foreign-language expertise and unparalleled on-the-ground capabilities.