Naval Tech Translator - Flexible Scheduling & Clearance

CLFC Healthcare and Communications; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Independent contractor

Competitive pay

Security clearance potential

Job summary

CLFC Healthcare & Communications is seeking Professional Translators to support a federal naval research and development facility in Dahlgren, Virginia. You will provide high-quality written translation services for technical, scientific, and administrative documents supporting naval surface warfare programs.

This independent contractor role requires exceptional linguistic precision, subject matter expertise in military and technical domains, and discretion when handling sensitive materials.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native English and at least one additional language
• Minimum 2 years of professional translation experience, preferably in technical, military, or government contexts
• Eligible for U.S. government security clearance (U.S. citizenship required)
• Proficiency with computer-assisted translation (CAT) tools and translation memory software
• Experience with naval/DoD terminology preferred

Responsibilities

• Translate complex engineering, scientific, and technical documents between English and target languages with precision and accuracy
• Translate operational correspondence, reports, briefings, and technical manuals supporting naval programs
• Support translation of research papers, technical specifications, test reports, and program documentation
• Review and proofread translated materials for accuracy, consistency, and adherence to military terminology standards
• Maintain and develop specialized glossaries for naval, technical, and defense-related terminology
• Provide cultural context and guidance to ensure translations are appropriate for their audience

Skills

English fluency

Attention to detail

Security clearance eligibility

Military/technical translation

Tools

SDL Trados

MemoQ

Job description

CLFC Healthcare & Communications is seeking Professional Translators to support a federal naval research and development facility in Dahlgren, Virginia. You will provide high-quality written translation services for technical, scientific, and administrative documents supporting naval surface warfare programs.

This independent contractor role requires exceptional linguistic precision, subject matter expertise in military and technical domains, and discretion when handling sensitive materials.