Chechen/Russian Linguist (2024-0028)

Acclaim Technical Services; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical services firm is actively hiring a Chechen/Russian Linguist in Reston, VA. This role involves a high degree of travel, with responsibilities that include translating documents into English and interpreting in various settings. Candidates must be fluent in Chechen, Russian, and English, with a BA/BS degree preferred. A willingness to travel to challenging locations and a solid understanding of the cultural context are essential for success in this role. Competitive compensation offered with a strong focus on teamwork.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be proficient at a Level 3 on the ILR scale.
• Willingness to travel a minimum of 40% of the year to locations worldwide.
• Must have cultural knowledge and be knowledgeable in current events.
• Willing to travel at least 40% of the year to locations worldwide, including warzones.
• May work in a Northern Virginia office for a standard 40-hour week when not traveling.

Responsibilities

• Translate documents into English and provide consecutive interpretation.
• Conduct triage, gisting, and transcription of audio/video materials.
• Utilize knowledge of cultural milieu to interpret abstract language and idioms.
• Travel worldwide to support US Government missions, including warzones.

Skills

Fluent in Chechen

Fluent in Russian

Fluent in English

Cultural knowledge of Chechen/Russian world

Team work

Ability to give/receive constructive feedback

Typing speed of 45 wpm

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

BA/BS Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We are actively hiring a Chechen/Russian Linguist - (US Citizenship required) to join our team working in Reston, VA.

You will be on 100% travel CONUS/OCONUS and will be responsible for translating documents into English and providing consecutive interpretation.

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 Chechen/Russian 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.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• 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. Must be fluent in Chechen, Russian and English.
• Willingness to travel a minimum of 40% of the year to locations worldwide, to include warzones
• When not on travel, this position may require the employee to work in a Northern Virginia office for a standard forty-hour work week

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Ability to work as a team
• Ability to give/receive constructive feedback on translation reviews
• Ability to type no less than 45 wpm in English and in the target language
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Must be able to qualify on weapons to meet warzone requirements
• Medically fit to travel to all areas
• Willingness to travel to meet changing mission needs - "anywhere, anytime"
• Must have cultural knowledge and be knowledgeable in current events for their area of expertise
• All candidates must pass the English test with a score of 80% or above
• All candidates must provide a copy of their current US passport

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.