Arabic & Farsi Linguist (CAT II) – NAVCENT

About the role

The Arabic and Farsi Linguist (CAT II) will provide language expertise to U.S. Army operations in Bahrain, supporting senior leadership with cultural and linguistic insight. This contract position requires on‑site work in Bahrain and occasional deployments aboard Navy vessels.

Key responsibilities

• Interpret spoken Arabic and Persian‑Farsi during interviews, meetings, and conferences.
• Transcribe and analyze verbal communications for actionable intelligence.
• Research, scan, and evaluate foreign‑language documents to extract key information.
• Maintain 24 × 7 operational support, including shift work and extended hours.

Required profile

• U.S. citizenship with a valid U.S. passport.
• Active Secret security clearance or ability to obtain one before deployment.
• Willingness to work in Bahrain and aboard Navy vessels for short periods.
• Ability to work shifts and extended hours in a high‑tempo environment.
• Familiarity with local culture and customs.

Required skills

• Arabic language proficiency – ILR Level 3.
• Persian‑Farsi language proficiency – ILR Level 3.
• English proficiency – ILR Level 2+ (oral) and 2+ (reading).
• Translation, transcription, and document analysis.
• Secret security clearance.

What we offer

• Equal Opportunity Employment – Amentum provides a workplace free from discrimination.