Tamil Linguist CAT II - CENTCOM

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OCONUS-Kuwait Until 8/21/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted December 4, 2025 Last posted December 4, 2025
Job description

Amentum is seeking linguists with excellent English skills to grow our talented and diverse team globally towards our mission’s success. We are looking for dedicated linguist professionals in a variety of languages/dialects to support our intelligence community customer OCONUS. Linguists will support U.S. military operations in Kuwait as Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) 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 Telugu

Job Requirements:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Must possess excellent command of Telugu (target languages) & English verbal skills; Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) proficiency level 3 in target language and proficiency level 2+ in English based on oral and written language skills examination
  • Must hold a current U.S. passport. (Or apply as soon as accepted into the program).
  • Must possess an active Secret clearance for access to classified information.
  • Must be willing to work in Kuwait and able to meet all requirements to obtain residency.
  • 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 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 analysis for military operations in Kuwait.

Job title

Tamil Linguist CAT II - CENTCOM

Experience level

ILR level 3 in target language and 2+ in English

Industry

defense

Location requirements

work in Kuwait, on-site presence required, some remote possible

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

EnglishTeluguILR proficiencySecurity clearancepassport

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

languagesinterpretationtranslationculture
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Kuwait City, Kuwait

On-site City