Sign Language Interpreter (On Call position)

Akima; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Akima, through its subsidiary Five Rivers Analytics, is looking for an On-call/temporary American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter to provide support at the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Panama City. The role involves translating between spoken language and sign language to enhance communication with Government employees and contractors.

Candidates must possess an active Secret clearance or be eligible for one. Skills in rapid translation during conversations and a thorough understanding of contextual meanings in both languages are essential.

Qualifications

• Must possess an active Secret clearance or be a US Citizen able to obtain one.
• Skilled in translating between spoken and sign language.
• Capable of communicating the accurate meaning of spoken content.

Responsibilities

• Provide ASL interpreting support as needed.
• Work with Government employees and contractors to promote communication.
• Become familiar with relevant DoD and Navy policies for the role.

Skills

American Sign Language proficiency

Rapid-fire conversation translation

Independent determination of translation accuracy

Job description

Five Rivers Analytics, an Akima company, is looking to hire an On‑call/temporary/part‑time American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter/Communication Facilitator to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) on an as‑needed basis.

Responsibilities

• Requires a flexible schedule with no guarantee of hours each week.
• Provide support that increases the effectiveness of supported Departments and Directorates employees.
• Efforts entail American Sign Language interpreting.
• Support in this area will include working with Government civilian employees, contractors and others to promote communication.
• Interpreter work is unclassified but may include PII and/or information of a sensitive nature up to the Secret level.
• Become familiar with the DoD, Navy, and local NSWC PCD policies and procedures for performing the work required.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance or a US Citizen able to obtain an Interim Secret to start.
• Must be skilled in rapid‑fire conversations, providing translation between spoken and sign language.
• Must be able to communicate the accurate meaning of what is being spoken.
• Must be able to translate oral or written language to sign language.
• Possess the ability to make independent determinations concerning accuracy and thoroughness of the translation.

Job ID: 2026‑23776. Work Type: On‑Site.