Russian Linguist (2026-0192)

Acclaim Technical Services; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Acclaim Technical Services, Reston, VA, seeks a Russian Linguist to support a government agency with translation and transcription tasks. You will translate and transcribe foreign-language text and audio into English and type in real-time across social media, texts, email, and other channels with high precision.

Requirements include a minimum of 3 years as a translator/interpreter, a Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred, familiarity with major social platforms, and ILR Level 4 in Russian.

Qualifications

• Three years minimum of work as a professional translator or interpreter.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent desired.
• Must pass customer testing ILR Level 4 in Russian.
• Familiarity with Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Telegram, Reddit, LinkedIn and Snapchat.
• Translation, transcription and content monitoring of multilingual media.

Responsibilities

• Translate and transcribe foreign-language text and audio into English.
• Type in real-time in the target language via social media, text, email and other communications.

Skills

Russian language

Transcription

Translation

Social media monitoring

Cyber domain knowledge

Moderation of social media

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Three years experience as translator/interpreter

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 Russian Linguist to join our team working in Reston, VA. You will be responsible for supporting a government agency and your office with Translation and Transcriptions. Linguists for this requirement must possess excellent English skills and the ability to produce precise English translations.

Responsibilities

• Linguists will translate and transcribe foreign-language text and audio into English
• Linguists will type in one of the required languages in real-time, via social media, text message, email, and other form of communication

Required Education & Experience

• Preference given to higher clearances. However, all candidates with any level of clearance, including those with no clearance but who are deemed eligible, may be considered
• Three years minimum of work as a professional translator or interpreter
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent desired
• Candidates should have familiarity with Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Telegram, Reddit, LinkedIn and Snapchat. Moderator of focal point for social media pages or activity is considered a plus
• Interpretation between source and target language
• Transcription into English
• Translation into English and source language
• Collection from published, online and broadcast media
• Monitoring published, online and broadcast media while identifying relevant content
• Summarizing/Gisting while drawing upon linguistic or cultural expertise
• Subject Matter Expertise in Cyber areas of focus
• Must pass customer testing ILR Level 4 in Russian

Preferred Skills

• Blogging while drawing upon linguistic/cultural expertise
• Content Management
• Subject Matter Expertise in Counterproliferation or Sponsor Operations areas of focus

The hourly pay rate for this position will range from $65.58 - $105.65.

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

• healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

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.