Intelligence Analyst - Russian (2026-0016)

acclaimtechnicalservices; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Acclaim Technical Services is seeking an Intelligence Analyst with Russian translation skills to support a cyber intelligence mission in Northern Virginia. The role is part of the Intelligence Division and requires collaboration across teams to deliver language, cultural, analytic and operational support.

Candidates should have 5–7 years of all-source analysis with national IC groups or DoD and possess TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• ILR Level 3 translation proficiency between source language and English.
• Bachelor of Science degree or two additional years related experience.
• Minimal CONUS/OCONUS travel on case-by-case basis.
• 5-7 years of all-source analysis with national intelligence agencies or DoD.
• Experience translating and gist-ing Russian to English.

Responsibilities

• Utilize targeting tools and databases to collect intelligence for analysis and targeting reports.
• Apply network analysis techniques to identify key figures and organizations.
• Scan and analyze large amounts of material.
• Analyze disparate intelligence and extract meaning or relevance.
• Provide translation of written and multimedia material to English from source languages.
• Generate products including translations, targeting reports, briefing materials and cables.

Skills

All-source analysis

Russian translation

ILR Level 3 translation

MS Office proficiency

Targeting and analysis

Education

Bachelor of Science degree

Tools

IC tools and software

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 Intelligence Analyst withRussian skillsto join ourIntelligenceDivisionworking inNorthern Virginia. As a member of theprogramteam, you will besupporting a cyber intelligence mission byprovidinglanguage, cultural,analytic (including targeting)and operational supportservices.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Utilize targeting tools and databases to collect intelligence for the purpose of analysis and targeting reports
• Apply network analysistechniquesand tools to identify key figures and organizations
• Scan and accurately process/analyze large amounts of material
• Analyze disparate intelligence and extract meaning or relevance
• Apply expert knowledge of regional cyber intelligence threats, TIPs, etc.
• Provide translation services: the translation of written electronic and multimedia material to English from the source language materials toinclude:social media, business, legal, technical documents, etc.
• Generate products that include, but are not limitedto:translations, targeting reports, briefing materialand cables

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance withpolygraph
• Score ILR Level 3 or higher in translating from the source language to English (speaking and listening not required) - must be able to provide both written and verbal translation with close attention to the use of technical, intelligence-related, and subject matter terminology
• Bachelor of Science degree or two additional years related professional experience working on projects of similar scope
• Minimal CONUS/OCONUS travel possible on a case-by-case basis
• 5-7 years ofall-source analysis experience with national intelligence agencies or DoD providing analytic support to aid in foreign threat assessments
• Experience translating andgistinggeneral and technical material from Russian to English
• Possess a thorough understanding of Intelligence Community (IC) guidelines and directives
• Be proficient in MS Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), IC tools and software applications, Computer-Assisted Translation, and Terminology Management Databases
• Prior all-source analysis experience with national IC groups and/or DoD cyber components is required
• Requires experience providing analytic support to aid in foreign threat assessments, the ability to use customer databases, and some familiarity with technical terminology

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.