Korean Linguist (2026-0202)

Acclaim Technical Services; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Acclaim Technical Services in Reston, VA seeks a Korean Linguist to support a government agency with translation, transcription, and interpretation services. You will interpret meetings, translate from Korean into English, and may travel as required.

Qualified candidates must hold an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and a relevant degree; strong editing, QA, and reporting skills are valued, with opportunities for growth and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in education, foreign language, or technical field.
• Experience in interpretation and translation into English.
• Editing and quality control of language products.
• Writing reports and workflow management experience.
• Ability to summarize with linguistic expertise.
• Subject matter expertise in science/technology or sponsor operations.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Interpret meetings, including possible simultaneous interpretation.
• Translate from Korean into English.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Skills

Interpretation

Translation

Editing & QC

Reporting

Workflow management

Triage

Science & Tech SME

Education

Bachelor’s degree

TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

Tools

Terminology Management

Translation Related Services (TRS)

Transcription tools

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 a KoreanLinguist to join our team working in Reston, VA. You will be responsible for supporting a government agency and your office with translation, transcription, and/or interpretation services.

Responsibilities

• Interpretation of primarily individual meetings but may include conference-type settings. Having simultaneous interpretation skills is a plus
• Translating from Khorean into English
• This position may require short-term domestic and foreign travel

Required Education & Experience

• Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree in education, foreign language, or technical field with relevant foreign language training experience desired
• Interpretation
• Translation into English
• Editing and Quality Control of language products
• Summarizing/Gisting while drawing upon linguistic or cultural expertise
• Writing reports
• Workflow management
• Triage
• Subject Matter Expertise in Science and Technology or Sponsor Operations

Preferred Skills

• Interpretation skills for Khmer
• Transcription into English
• Terminology Management
• Translation Related Services (TRS)
• Writing Analysis
• Subject Matter Expertise in Counterterrorism, Counterproliferation, Legal, Military, Narcotics, Religion, Cyber, Economics and Geospatial areas of focus

The hourly pay rate for these position will range from $65.58 - $105.64.

SALARY TRANSPARANCY

There are many factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employee owners value the flexibility at ATS that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, career growth, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad mix of exceptional benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families.

At ATS, you will be eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package such as healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more at Employee Resources

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.