Arabic Linguist - Travel (2026-0001)

Acclaim Technical Services; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Acclaim Technical Services is seeking an Arabic Travel Linguist with TS/SCI clearance and polygraph to support a government agency in Reston, VA. You will translate, transcribe, and interpret, traveling 100% for CONUS/OCONUS assignments and delivering language products in English and the target language.

Responsibilities include translating and consecutive interpretation, with strict adherence to security guidelines and quality control, while leveraging subject-matter expertise across religion,

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• College education in target language.
• Interpretation between source and target languages.
• Translation into English and source language.
• Editing and quality control of language products.
• Workflow management.
• Summarizing/Gisting while drawing upon linguistic or cultural expertise.
• Subject matter expertise in Religion, Science and technology and Sponsor Operations areas of focus.

Responsibilities

• Linguists shall be required to be on the Travel Team/Travel Only program
• Linguists will translate and perform consecutive interpretation

Skills

Consecutive interpretation

Translation into English

Editing & QC

Workflow management

Summarizing / Gisting

Subject matter expertise (Religion, S&

Education

College education in target language

Tools

TRS

Terminology management

Job description

Acclaim Technical Services, founded in 2000, is a leading language and intelligence services company supporting a wide range of U.S. Federal agencies. We are an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, which is uncommon within our business sector. We see this as a significant strength, and it shows: ATS is consistently ranked as a top workplace among DC area firms and continues to grow.

We are actively hiring an Arabic Travel Linguist with TS/SCI clearance and polygraph to join our team working in Reston, VA. You will be responsible for supporting a government agency and your office with translation, transcription, and/or interpretation services. You will be on 100% travel CONUS /OCONUS and will be responsible for translating documents into English and providing consecutive interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Linguists shall be required to be on the Travel Team/Travel Only program
• Linguists will translate and perform consecutive interpretation

Required Education & Experience

• Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
• College education in target language
• Interpretation between source and target languages
• Translation into English and source language
• Editing and Quality Control of language products
• Workflow management
• Summarizing/Gisting while drawing upon linguistic or cultural expertise
• Subject Matter Expertise in Religion, Science and technology and Sponsor Operations areas of focus

Preferred Skills

• Terminology Management
• Translation Related Services (TRS)
• Triage
• Language Training
• Subject Matter Expertise in Counter-proliferation, Counterterrorism, Legal/Law, Military, Narcotics, Religion, Science & Technology, Cyber, Economics and Geospatial areas of focus

The hourly pay rate for these position will range from $65.58 - $105.65.

SALARY TRANSPARANCY

There are many 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 employee owners value the flexibility at ATS that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, career growth, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad mix of exceptional benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families.

At ATS, you will be eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package such as healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more at Employee Resources

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) STATEMENT

ATS is committed to a program of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, age, religion/creed, hairstyles and hair textures, handicap/disability, genetic information/history, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable law. We support the employment and advancement in employment of individuals with disabilities and of protected veterans, and we treat qualified individuals without discrimination on the basis of their physical or mental disability or veteran status.