Interpreters ASL CDI Spanish Navy Installation Indian Head MD

CLFC Healthcare and Communications; Indian Head (MD); On-site; USD 104,697 - 132,249; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing and language service provider is seeking qualified interpreters for ASL, CDI, and Spanish at a Navy installation in Indian Head, Maryland. Candidates must have specific certifications and interpreting experience, with assignments scheduled as needed throughout the contract period. This role involves facilitating communication for military and civilian personnel, ensuring compliance with ADA standards. Competitive hourly rates apply, and the opportunity extends through 2029.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years professional interpreting experience for ASL and Spanish interpreters.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD facility access/security clearance.
• Reliable transportation to Indian Head, MD.

Responsibilities

• Provide ASL interpretation for meetings and briefings.
• Facilitate communication for deaf and Spanish-speaking personnel.
• Support ADA compliance and reasonable accommodation requirements.

Skills

ASL interpretation

Spanish interpretation

CDI expertise

Bilingual fluency (English/Spanish)

Professional liability insurance

Education

RID certification (NIC, CI/CT, or equivalent)

RID CDI certification

ATA, NBCMI, or state certification (preferred)

Job description

Interpreters (ASL, CDI, Spanish) - Navy Installation, Indian Head, MD

Location: Indian Head, MD (Naval Surface Warfare Center)

Employment Type: Independent Contractor

Hourly Rate: ASL Interpreter: $76 - $90/hr | CDI Interpreter: $81 - $96/hr | Spanish Interpreter: $58 - $69/hr

Overview

CLFC Healthcare & Communications is seeking qualified interpreters for American Sign Language (ASL), Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI), and Spanish language services at a Navy installation in Indian Head, MD. Services are provided on-site to support communication access for military and civilian personnel across the facility.

This is a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with assignments scheduled as needed throughout the contract period.

Positions Available

American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter

• Provide ASL interpretation for meetings, briefings, training sessions, and workplace communications
• Interpret between English and ASL in real-time for deaf and hard-of-hearing personnel
• Support ADA compliance and reasonable accommodation requirements

Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI)

• Provide relay interpreting in collaboration with hearing ASL interpreters
• Serve as cultural and linguistic mediator for deaf individuals with unique communication needs
• Support complex or specialized communication situations requiring CDI expertise

Spanish Interpreter

• Provide consecutive and simultaneous Spanish-English interpretation
• Support written translation of documents, correspondence, and technical materials
• Facilitate communication between English-speaking and Spanish-speaking personnel

Required Qualifications

• ASL Interpreters: RID certification (NIC, CI/CT, or equivalent); minimum 2 years professional interpreting experience
• CDI Interpreters: RID CDI certification; minimum 2 years CDI experience
• Spanish Interpreters: Demonstrated fluency in English and Spanish; minimum 2 years professional interpreting experience; certification preferred (ATA, NBCMI, or state certification)
• All positions: ability to obtain and maintain DoD facility access/security clearance
• U.S. citizenship or permanent residency
• Professional liability insurance (or willingness to obtain)
• Reliable transportation to Indian Head, MD

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience interpreting in federal or military settings
• Familiarity with military terminology and organizational culture
• Experience with technical/scientific terminology
• Multiple language certifications or specializations

Compensation

• ASL Interpreter: $76 - $90/hr
• CDI Interpreter: $81 - $96/hr
• Spanish Interpreter: $58 - $69/hr
• Assignments scheduled as needed under BPA framework
• Long-term engagement opportunity (contract period through 2029)

About CLFC Healthcare & Communications

CLFC Healthcare & Communications provides healthcare staffing and language access services to federal, state, and local government agencies nationwide. With 500+ healthcare professionals and 200+ interpreters, CLFC delivers reliable workforce solutions across the country. CLFC is a Small Business and Self-Certified Small Disadvantaged Business. Equal Opportunity Employer.