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FULL_TIME
5-10

Primary Persian Farsi Linguist

2/28/2026

The role involves utilizing linguistic skills to translate and transcribe intermediate to advanced-level printed materials, such as technical manuals and periodicals, into correct grammatical American English. Linguists will also perform consecutive or occasional simultaneous interpretation and transcribe audio or internet materials with high accuracy.

Salary

86600 - 181800 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

10,001+ employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
At CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI), our 25,000 talented and dynamic employees are ever vigilant in delivering distinctive expertise and technology to meet our customers’ greatest challenges in national security. We are a company of good character, relentless innovation, and long-standing excellence. Our culture drives our success and earns us recognition as a Fortune World's Most Admired Company. CACI is a member of the Fortune 500™ Largest Companies, the Russell 1000 Index, and the S&P MidCap 400 Index. For more information, visit us at www.caci.com. CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
About the Role
Job Title: Primary Persian Farsi Linguist

Job Category: Language Services

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%

Type of Travel: Outside Continental US

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CACI is seeking TS/SCI Poly-cleared candidates for language professionals to join our prime contract supporting government operations in Fairfax, VA.


This position IS deployable, with travel about 25% of the time.

Language(s) Needed:

Persian/Farsi

What You’ll Get to Do:

This role will enable you to utilize your linguistic for mission-driven roles. You will translate and/or transcribe intermediate to advanced-level printed materials, including but not limited to: technical manuals, foreign language periodicals, and audio files into correct grammatical American English. You will work either lead or be part of a team of linguists supporting CONUS and/or OCONUS operations.

More About the Role:

Translation, You will 

  • Accurately translate reports/texts in electronic and hard-copy formats that contain facts and some abstract language showing an ability to capture intended implications and many nuances. 

  • Generally capture geopolitical, regional, ethnic, and cultural elements in text. Word choice and expression generally adhere to target language norms and means of expression specific to subject field(s) and are strong enough to allow translator to operate successively in that field.

Interpretation, You will:

  • Interpret accurately. Typically, consecutive interpretation is needed, but simultaneous interpretation (Persian to English and English to Persian) may be requested on occasions. 

  • Has a good understanding of one or more regional dialects. 

Transcription, You will:

  • Review audio or internet materials and transcribes with a high degree of accuracy and expression. 

  • Possess excellent English-language written communication skills for preparing reports. 

  • Has a good understanding of one or more regional dialects. 

You will Bring These Qualifications:

  • Ability to pass an advanced English test

  • Active TS/SCI Clearance with adjudicated Polygraph

  • Bachelors Degree

  • Ability to score ILR Level 3 or higher on target language translation test

  • Minimum five (5) years’ professional experience conducting translation, transcription, translation, and/or interpretation

  • In-depth knowledge of the geopolitical, regional, ethnic, and cultural components of target language geographical areas

  • Master use of MS Office and internet research


These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

  • Previous military experience

  • Has good understanding of one or more regional dialects

  • Consecutive and/or simultaneous interpretation abilities

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What You Can Expect:

 A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.


Pay Range:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$86,600 - $181,800

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.
Key Skills
Persian/FarsiTranslationTranscriptionInterpretationConsecutive InterpretationSimultaneous InterpretationTS/SCI ClearancePolygraphGeopolitical KnowledgeRegional DialectsEnglish WritingMS OfficeInternet Research
Categories
Government & Public SectorSecurity & SafetyConsultingAdministrative
Benefits
HealthcareWellnessFinancialRetirementFamily SupportContinuing EducationTime Off Benefits
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