Russian Linguist (2026-0192)

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

Job summary

Acclaim Technical Services, Inc. in Reston, VA is seeking a Russian Linguist to translate and transcribe foreign-language text and audio into English.

You will type in Russian/English in real-time across social media, text, email, and other communications, and support a government agency with accurate translations and interpretations. The role requires at least three years of professional translation or interpretation, familiarity with major social platforms, and passing ILR Level 4 in Russian.

Qualifications

• Three years of professional translation or interpretation experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent desired.
• Must pass ILR Level 4 in Russian during customer testing.
• Familiar with Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Telegram, Reddit, LinkedIn and Snapchat; social media moderation experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Translate and transcribe foreign-language text and audio into English.
• Type in target language in real-time via social media, text message, email, and other communications.
• Interpretation between source and target language; transcription into English; translation into English and source language.
• Collect from published, online and broadcast media and monitor for relevant content.
• Summarize content using linguistic and cultural expertise; develop subject matter expertise in Cyber areas.

Skills

Russian language

English proficiency

Translation

Transcription

Social media familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Security clearance eligibility

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

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.