Atlas Advisors, LLC (ATLAS) is looking for highly qualified Native Persian Farsi Linguists to serve in support of the Department of State Near Eastern Affairs (NEA) and International Relations (IR) Group. Ideal candidates will have near-native language ability, prior experience working for the US Government, experience working in or educated in Iran, and professional experience with strategic media engagement.
ATLAS is offering a $5000 signing bonus or relocation incentive and a $5000 referral incentive (self-referrals allowed).
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS NATIVE PERSIAN FARSI LINGUIST

• Active Secret clearance
• Born or educated in Iran
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited university
• Expertise in providing linguistic, cultural, and ethnic context for Persian Farsi publications
• Expertise in anticipating meaning and intent of English to Persian Farsi translation for a varied, international audience
• Subject Matter Expert on Iran including linguistic, historical, religious, ethnic, geographical, and political knowledge
• Native or near-native Persian Farsi speaker (ILR 4 or higher)
• Expertise in the Persian language online environment and knowledge of Persian culture and history

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS NATIVE PERSIAN FARSI LINGUIST

• 5 years of experience in media, social media, or communications
• Knowledge of and professional experience with social media platforms
• Experience managing online content platforms
• Experience and/or proficiency with multimedia production (video, audiovisual, graphics)
• Experience living or working in Iran
• Higher education from an Iranian university
• Experience monitoring and reporting on foreign media

ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Support the United States Department of State Near Eastern Affairs and International Relations groups through the monitoring, creation, and implementation of social media information and interactions. Your linguistic expertise will be relied on to ensure messaging intent is accurately translated into Persian Farsi for an Iranian audience around the world. Historical, religious, ethnic, and political expertise will be required to properly convey US government policies and mission goals to the Iranian population in the Middle East.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Washington, DC 20520: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20520