Category Two (Cat 2) Certified Balouch (Balochi) and Urdu Linguist
Hoplite GroupManama, Capital Governorate, Bahrain • Raleigh, North Carolina, United States • Buffalo, New York, United States • Ohio, United States
Posted October 2, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Hoplite Group is a specialized consultancy firm offering geo-political analysis, threat reporting, market entry and due diligence, and operational support in austere environments. With a team of experienced executives from both public sector and commercial backgrounds, Hoplite provides sustainable and innovative solutions to complex problems in challenging settings. What sets them apart is their ability to seamlessly operate in the field or boardroom, making them uniquely positioned to address issues in frontier markets.
Job Description
Hoplite Group is seeking a Cat 2 Certified Balouch (Balochi) and Urdu Linguist to support the Naval Criminal Investigative Services (NCIS) Transnational Crimes Unit (TCU) in Bahrain and other countries within the TCU Area of Responsibility. The role involves translating, interpreting, and providing linguistic support to NCIS personnel, facilitating maritime interdictions, and ensuring mission readiness. This is a contract position with a start date of 1/9/2026 and an option to extend until 1/8/2028.
Requirements
- Experience translating written material and interpreting spoken language.
- Knowledge of the TCU’s mission and requirements.
- Familiarity with Defense Base Act (DBA) compliance requirements.
- Prior operational experience in the Middle East, Africa, or CENTCOM AOR preferred.
- Valid passport, visas, and travel documents.
- Ability to climb aboard and move on vessels.
- Must possess a valid SECRET level clearance.
- Fluent/proficient in Balouch (Balochi) and Urdu with ILR proficiency of 3.
- Certified and validated Category 2 linguist/translator.
- Qualified DoN equivalent to a 3rd Class Swimmer (2nd Class preferred).
