Persian-Farsi Linguist CAT II- Jordan

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OCONUS-Jordan Until 8/23/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted March 25, 2026 Last posted March 25, 2026
Job description

Amentum is seeking linguists with excellent English skills to grow our talented and diverse team towards our mission’s success. We are looking for dedicated linguist professionals in a variety of languages/dialects to support our intelligence community customer . Linguists will support U.S. military operations primarily in an assigned area of responsibility. Linguists will contribute an assortment of language services and will be responsible for providing cultural perspective and understanding of the region's historical, political, sociological, and economic trends to select members of the senior leadership staff.


Principal Responsibilities of the Position:

  • Provide operational contract linguist support for military operations and interpret during interviews, meeting, and conferences.

  • Transcribe and analyze verbal communications.

  • Scan, research, and analyze foreign language documents for key information.

  • Supply a variety of translation and interpretation services for Farsi.

Job Requirements:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen.

  • Must possess excellent command of Persian Farsi (target languages) & English verbal skills; Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) proficiency level 2 in English based on oral and written language skills examination.

  • Must be willing to complete the entire process (ESP, CI, Language tests) within 10 days, and able to attend CI when investigation is open .

  • Must possess an active   Secret clearance for access to classified information.

  • Must be willing to work shifts and extended hours in support of 24 x 7 operations.

  • Must have familiarity with and ability to conduct oneself in accordance with the local culture and customs.

  • Must be able to deploy with two weeks' notice, receiving program approval.

  • Must have a current passport that does not expire within two years.

  • Must undergo medical examination and be able to meet all MOD15 requirements put into place by the military.

About this role

Summary

Provide translation, interpretation, and cultural support for military operations in Jordan.

Job title

Persian-Farsi Linguist CAT II- Jordan

Experience level

level 2 proficiency in English

Industry

defense

Location requirements

On-site in Jordan, remote not allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Persian FarsiEnglishILR level 2clearance

Preferred skills

cultural knowledgedeployment readiness

Specializations

Farsitranslationinterpretationculture
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Jordanów, Poland

On-site City