Document Translator Contractor

Global Impact Group LLC; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Professional development support

Job summary

A Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business is seeking a full-time Document Translator to translate official USCIS documents with exceptional accuracy and confidentiality. Ideal candidates will have fluency in English and at least one target language. A Bachelor's degree in Translation or a related field, along with 2+ years of translation experience, is required. The position offers a remote, flexible work environment with competitive salary and benefits, contributing to sensitive immigration-related projects.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional translation experience in government, legal, or immigration sector.
• ATA certification or equivalent credentials strongly preferred.
• U.S. Citizenship or permanent residency required.

Responsibilities

• Translate official USCIS documents with 100% accuracy.
• Maintain terminology consistency with USCIS glossaries.
• Proofread and review translations for clarity and completeness.
• Handle urgent assignments and meet deadlines.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in a target language (Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin, Russian, Haitian Creole)

Familiarity with CAT tools

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Translation, Linguistics, or related field

Tools

Translation management software

Job description

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Overview

Global Impact Group LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and ISO 9001 / ISO 17100 certified provider of interpretation and translation services. We deliver multilingual support to federal, state, and local agencies across 80+ languages. We are expanding our translation team under a new USCIS contract and seeking full-time Document Translators to process sensitive immigration-related materials with accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Translate official USCIS documents (immigration records, forms, evidence submissions) with 100% accuracy.
• Maintain terminology consistency in line with USCIS glossaries and standards.
• Proofread and review translations for clarity, grammar, and completeness.
• Handle urgent and high-volume assignments while meeting deadlines.
• Collaborate with quality assurance (QA) staff to ensure compliance with ISO 17100 standards.
• Adhere to USCIS protocols regarding confidentiality, privacy, and data security.
• Support expedited requests when needed (24–48 hours turnaround).

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and at least one target language (priority: Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin, Russian, Haitian Creole; rare languages highly valued).
• Bachelor’s degree in Translation, Linguistics, or related field.
• 2+ years of professional translation experience (government, legal, or immigration sector preferred).
• ATA certification or equivalent credentials strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with CAT tools and secure translation platforms.
• Must be able to pass a Tier 3 or Tier 5 federal background investigation.
• U.S. Citizenship or permanent residency required.

What We Offer

• Competitive full-time salary + benefits.
• Steady workflow under a federal contract.
• Remote, flexible work environment.
• Professional development and continuing education support.
• Opportunity to contribute to a mission-critical USCIS program.

How to Apply

• Submit the following:
• Resume / CV highlighting translation experience.
• Certifications (ATA or equivalent, if applicable).
• Availability and language pairs.
• Apply via email: [e-mail] Subject line: Document Translator Application – [Language]