Arabic/French Linguist (TS/SCI) – Travel-Ready Translator

Acclaim Technical Services; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Acclaim Technical Services in Reston, Virginia, is hiring an Arabic / French Linguist with TS/SCI clearance and a polygraph to support U.S. Government missions.

You will translate documents into English and provide consecutive interpretation, with ILR Level 3 proficiency and strong English skills. A BA/BS degree is strongly desired, and you should be willing to travel at least 40% of the year to locations worldwide, including warzones.

Qualifications

• Fluency in French and Arabic.
• Must possess or be eligible for an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
• BA/BS Degree strongly desired
• Candidates must be proficient at a Level 3 on the ILR scale, or an equivalent, signifying "professional performance," in translation, speaking, and listening
• Excellent Target Language and English skills
• Willingness to travel a minimum of 40% of the year to locations worldwide, to include warzones

Responsibilities

• Broader variety of language-related tasks, to include triage, gisting, and transcription of audio/video materials
• Utilize knowledge of the cultural milieu in the Arab world in order to properly render abstract language and idioms
• Previous work experience with the USG and/or military as a linguist is helpful, but is not a requirement
• Applicants must have a willingness to travel worldwide, to include warzones and austere locations, in support to the US Government at any time

Skills

Arabic

French

Education

BA/BS Degree

Job description

Acclaim Technical Services in Reston, Virginia, is hiring an Arabic / French Linguist with TS/SCI clearance and a polygraph to support U.S. Government missions.

You will translate documents into English and provide consecutive interpretation, with ILR Level 3 proficiency and strong English skills. A BA/BS degree is strongly desired, and you should be willing to travel at least 40% of the year to locations worldwide, including warzones.