Cleared Russian Linguist — Translation & Interpretation

CTC Group; Reston (OR); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

CTC Group is seeking cleared Russian Linguists to support mission-focused language assignments across technical, military, cyber, science and technology domains. Roles cover translation, interpretation, and quality control in English-Russian material and require strong subject-matter knowledge and reliability.

Candidates will work in CONUS Washington Metropolitan Area plus TDY as needed, typically in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree desired.
• Minimum of 3 years of recent translation and/or interpretation experience.
• ICA Testing: TA 4 in Russian; SLR 5/5/5 in Russian.
• Experience with translation into English, translation into Russian, and interpretation.
• Excellent English-language skills and the ability to produce precise translations.
• Desirable editing, quality control, summarizing, targeting, workflow support; subject-matter experience in counter-proliferation, cyber, geospatial, military, regional politics and science/tech.
• Professional association membership such as ATA, AIIC, TAALS, NAJIT, IAPTI or similar is desired.

Responsibilities

• Translate Russian-language materials into precise, idiomatic English with strong detail.
• Translate materials from English into Russian as required.
• Perform oral interpretation on technical and mission-related topics.
• Perform long and complex technical translations involving military, cyber, science and technology terminology.
• Support summarization/gisting, editing, quality control, targeting, workflow, and related services.
• Apply strong knowledge of Russian language, culture, terminology, regional politics, and current events.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced mission environment requiring flexibility, accuracy, professionalism, and teamwork.
• Be willing to work throughout the Washington Metropolitan Area and support TDY requirements when assigned.

Skills

Russian language proficiency

English translation

Interpretation

Security clearance TS/SCI

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree desired

Job description

CTC Group is seeking cleared Russian Linguists to support mission-focused language assignments across technical, military, cyber, science and technology domains. Roles cover translation, interpretation, and quality control in English-Russian material and require strong subject-matter knowledge and reliability.

Candidates will work in CONUS Washington Metropolitan Area plus TDY as needed, typically in fast-paced environments.