Telugu Linguist Specialist

Valiant Integrated Services is seeking a skilled Telugu Linguist to provide interpretation, transcription, and translation services in support of ongoing and new U.S operations and mission requirements.

**Key Responsibilities:**

Conduct accurate and consecutive translation, transcription, and interpretation in Telugu into English, and vice versa.

Translate various syntax and expressions, including colloquial and slang phrases.

Work and travel in austere environments, providing advice on cultural and ethnic significance of statements, conversations, situations, and documents.

Accurately scan, research, and analyze foreign language documents.

Other related tasks as assigned.

**Requirements:**

Native proficiency in Telugu and English speaking and writing, with Level 3/3 of Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) certification.

Extensive knowledge of Telugu culture, with previous work in the region.

Experience interpreting and translating Telugu into English.

Ability to understand the essentials of all speech in standard dialect and vocabulary.

Familiarity with local culture and customs, with the ability to operate within the local populace.

Must be a U.S. citizen, with Secret clearance required.

Req. 22-2747