Peraton
Linguist (Russian) and Cultural Advisor – Camp Xiphos, Jordan TS-SCI
Peraton, Speeds Addition, Mississippi, United States
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics, Political Science, International Studies, Anthropology, Communications, or a related field from an accredited and reputable institution with a minimum 9 years of Cultural Advisor / Linguist experience and or a Master’s degree in with a minimum of 7 years of related experience.
An additional 4 years of related experience may substituted in lieu of degree requirement
Subject Matter Expertise - SME - in understanding Russian culture, religious, ethnic groups and influential moderate voices and ethnic landscape in its effort to counter extremist activities
Must have a minimum of 5 years prior experience working in support of US Armed Forces or US government agencies
Must have a minimum of 4/4/4 scores or higher in English and a 5/5/5 in Russian
Ability to provide high quality presentations and work with small and large groups
Must be able to demonstrate the following abilities:
Provide objective, unbiased and logical cultural advisement.
Must be able to follow orderly and sequential systematic procedures and guidelines.
Provide foreign language interpretation, translation, transliteration and transcription, document exploitation (DOCEX) services.
Provide written and verbal translation of various types of media from target language to source language while maintaining congruity in judgment.
Demonstrated excellent listening skills with ability to pay attention to minute details.
Must be comfortable providing presentations and working with small and large groups.
Have an in-depth understanding of the cultural differences, nuances, customs, symbolism, mannerisms, and traditions of the various ethnic groups residing throughout Central Asia (Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, and Turkmenistan).
Demonstrated excellent oral, written and electronic communications in the English language.
Demonstrated capability to work with Microsoft Office applications, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
U.S. citizenship required.
Must possess a valid US Passport, not expiring within 1 Year
Must be fully eligible for Jordanian Visa.
Current, Active DoD Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
Preferred Qualifications:
Native Russian / Tajik Heritage.
Expert understanding of Tajik tribal, religious, and ethnic landscape.
Experience working with Information Operations / MISO units.
Broad Experience as a media monitor/researcher for the DoD.
Peraton is seeking to hire a Russian Linguist & Cultural Advisor (CULAD).
Location: Camp Xiphos, Jordan (Secure U.S. Military Compound).
Clearance Required: Must have a current and Active DoD TS with SCI eligibility.
Assignment: Unaccompanied, one-year (extendable).
Shift Work: May be required.
Role & Responsibilities Overview: Peraton is seeking a Russian Linguist and Cultural Advisor (CULAD) with strong expertise in Russian geopolitical influence in the Middle East. Candidates should possess excellent knowledge of current Russian events and a deep cultural understanding. Your expertise will supplement a diverse team supporting a large-scale program.
The Russian Linguist/CULAD will provide continuous monitoring, expert analysis, and assessment of global, regional, and area-specific geopolitical media and news sources.
Role & Responsibilities:
Provide Subject Matter Expertise (SME) on Russian religious and ethnic groups, including influential moderate voices.
Support key leader engagement events conducted in Qatar with relevant partners.
Gather information on trends, behaviors, events, and global developments to generate media synopsis reports and geopolitical assessments.
Advise DoD/MIL leadership on social media influence operations, drafting policy, doctrine, decisions, trends, and studies.
Produce predictive recommendations and identify strategic communications opportunities.
Translate, interpret, and analyze oral and written materials (classified reports, data, briefings, conversations).
Deliver accurate written and oral translations that preserve the meaning and intent of the original text.
Provide assessments, transcription, translation, interpretation, cultural advisement, and media analysis to ensure actionable intelligence products.
Apply congruity judgment: read and comprehend source languages, write clearly, and select equivalent expressions that fully convey intended meaning.
Demonstrate excellent command of both Russian and English in speaking, reading, and writing.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop communications and support plans.
Ensure cultural context, specialized terminology, and subject matter accuracy in translations and interpretations.
Research in native Russian and prepare comprehensive command-level information papers.
Monitor industry and technology trends across traditional, digital, social, and mobile media.
Apply directed or designed research methods aligned with client criteria.
Provide cultural expertise in both Russian and English, orally and in writing.
Analyze data for coded patterns and interpret findings across a broad range of subjects.
Be prepared to work extended work weeks as mission requirements dictate.
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Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics, Political Science, International Studies, Anthropology, Communications, or a related field from an accredited and reputable institution with a minimum 9 years of Cultural Advisor / Linguist experience and or a Master’s degree in with a minimum of 7 years of related experience.
An additional 4 years of related experience may substituted in lieu of degree requirement
Subject Matter Expertise - SME - in understanding Russian culture, religious, ethnic groups and influential moderate voices and ethnic landscape in its effort to counter extremist activities
Must have a minimum of 5 years prior experience working in support of US Armed Forces or US government agencies
Must have a minimum of 4/4/4 scores or higher in English and a 5/5/5 in Russian
Ability to provide high quality presentations and work with small and large groups
Must be able to demonstrate the following abilities:
Provide objective, unbiased and logical cultural advisement.
Must be able to follow orderly and sequential systematic procedures and guidelines.
Provide foreign language interpretation, translation, transliteration and transcription, document exploitation (DOCEX) services.
Provide written and verbal translation of various types of media from target language to source language while maintaining congruity in judgment.
Demonstrated excellent listening skills with ability to pay attention to minute details.
Must be comfortable providing presentations and working with small and large groups.
Have an in-depth understanding of the cultural differences, nuances, customs, symbolism, mannerisms, and traditions of the various ethnic groups residing throughout Central Asia (Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, and Turkmenistan).
Demonstrated excellent oral, written and electronic communications in the English language.
Demonstrated capability to work with Microsoft Office applications, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
U.S. citizenship required.
Must possess a valid US Passport, not expiring within 1 Year
Must be fully eligible for Jordanian Visa.
Current, Active DoD Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
Preferred Qualifications:
Native Russian / Tajik Heritage.
Expert understanding of Tajik tribal, religious, and ethnic landscape.
Experience working with Information Operations / MISO units.
Broad Experience as a media monitor/researcher for the DoD.
Peraton is seeking to hire a Russian Linguist & Cultural Advisor (CULAD).
Location: Camp Xiphos, Jordan (Secure U.S. Military Compound).
Clearance Required: Must have a current and Active DoD TS with SCI eligibility.
Assignment: Unaccompanied, one-year (extendable).
Shift Work: May be required.
Role & Responsibilities Overview: Peraton is seeking a Russian Linguist and Cultural Advisor (CULAD) with strong expertise in Russian geopolitical influence in the Middle East. Candidates should possess excellent knowledge of current Russian events and a deep cultural understanding. Your expertise will supplement a diverse team supporting a large-scale program.
The Russian Linguist/CULAD will provide continuous monitoring, expert analysis, and assessment of global, regional, and area-specific geopolitical media and news sources.
Role & Responsibilities:
Provide Subject Matter Expertise (SME) on Russian religious and ethnic groups, including influential moderate voices.
Support key leader engagement events conducted in Qatar with relevant partners.
Gather information on trends, behaviors, events, and global developments to generate media synopsis reports and geopolitical assessments.
Advise DoD/MIL leadership on social media influence operations, drafting policy, doctrine, decisions, trends, and studies.
Produce predictive recommendations and identify strategic communications opportunities.
Translate, interpret, and analyze oral and written materials (classified reports, data, briefings, conversations).
Deliver accurate written and oral translations that preserve the meaning and intent of the original text.
Provide assessments, transcription, translation, interpretation, cultural advisement, and media analysis to ensure actionable intelligence products.
Apply congruity judgment: read and comprehend source languages, write clearly, and select equivalent expressions that fully convey intended meaning.
Demonstrate excellent command of both Russian and English in speaking, reading, and writing.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop communications and support plans.
Ensure cultural context, specialized terminology, and subject matter accuracy in translations and interpretations.
Research in native Russian and prepare comprehensive command-level information papers.
Monitor industry and technology trends across traditional, digital, social, and mobile media.
Apply directed or designed research methods aligned with client criteria.
Provide cultural expertise in both Russian and English, orally and in writing.
Analyze data for coded patterns and interpret findings across a broad range of subjects.
Be prepared to work extended work weeks as mission requirements dictate.
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