Russian/Ukrainian Linguist - Travel (2026-0190)

Acclaim Technical Services; Reston (VA); Presencial; USD 91.000 - 146.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Healthcare

Wellness

Financial benefits

Retirement

Family support

Continuing education

Time off benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Acclaim Technical Services invites a linguist to support translations, summaries, and interpretation for government clients in Reston, VA. The role requires active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and a strong background in translation and interpretation across technical topics.

The candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree (Master's/PhD preferred) and have 3+ years of professional translation/interpretation experience, with English-language output and source language proficiency.

Formación

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's/PhD preferred.
• 3+ years as translator/interpreter in last 5 years or MA in Translation/Interpretation.
• Experience translating to English and source language; editing and summarizing.

Responsabilidades

• Provide translations and summaries on various topics.
• Conduct oral interpretation on diverse subjects.
• Perform long technical translations as needed.
• Travel occasionally to work across the Washington, DC area.

Conocimientos

Active TS/SCI clearance

Translation proficiency

Interpretation ability

Educación

Bachelor's degree

MA/PhD in Translation/Interpretation

Herramientas

Translation/editing tools

HLT CAT tools (Lilt, MS Office)

Descripción del empleo

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/Ukrainian Linguist to join our team working in Reston, VA. You will be responsible for supporting a government agency and your office with translation, transcription, and interpretation services. Testing Requirements: Translation Assessment: 4 in Russian, 3 accepted in Ukrainian; Speaking/Listening/Reading: 5/5/5 in Russian, 3+/3+/3+ in Ukrainian.

Linguists must be willing to travel several times per year with trips lasting one month or longer.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Linguists will provide translations and summaries on various topics.
• Linguists must be comfortable with oral interpretation on various topics.
• Linguists must be comfortable doing long technical translations.
• Linguists must be willing to work anywhere in the WMA.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
• Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree desired. PhD degree desired.
• Three years minimum of work as a professional translator or interpreter within the last 5 years or recently completed M.A. degree in Translation or Interpretation
• Translation into English and source language(s)
• Editing of written products
• Summarizing/Gisting while drawing upon linguistic or cultural expertise.
• Translation Related Services
• Interpretation between English and source language(s)
• Must pass customer testing ILR Level 4-5 in Russian and ILR Level 3+ or higher in Ukrainian.

DESIRED ADDITIONAL TRAINING OR PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Desired additional skills: Consecutive note taking, conference interpreting, editing, translation quality control (QC).
• Human language Technology (HLT) CAT tools (e.g. Lilt, MS Suite etc.)
• Desired professional Association MembershipsProfessional associations, such as ATA, AIIC, TAALS, NAJIT, IAPTI, NCHIHC, etc.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Subject Matter Expertise in areas of Counterterrorism, Cyber and Science and Technology
• Triage

Hourly Pay Rate

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.

Benefits

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

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.