Somali Linguist- Travel Only (2026-0208)

Acclaim Technical Services; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Acclaim Technical Services in Reston, VA seeks a Travel Only Somali Linguist with TS/SCI clearance and polygraph to support a government agency. You will translate documents into English and provide consecutive interpretation while traveling 100% of the year, to CONUS/OCONUS locations.

Requirements include US citizenship, a BA/BS, ILR Level 3 proficiency, excellent English and target language skills, and willingness to travel ~40% of the year (though the role is travel-heavy).

Qualifications

• US citizenship required; strong English and target language skills.
• BA/BS degree preferred.
• ILR Level 3 or equivalent in translation, speaking, and listening.
• Willingness to travel at least 40% annually, worldwide including warzones.
• When not traveling, may work in a Northern Virginia office for a 40-hour week.

Responsibilities

• Translate and perform consecutive interpretation.
• Support government agency and Travel Team/Travel Only program responsibilities.

Skills

Translation

Consecutive interpretation

Teamwork

MS Office

Typing 45 wpm

Cultural knowledge

English proficiency test

Education

US citizenship

BA/BS degree

ILR Level 3

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Acclaim Technical Services, founded in 2000, is a leading cyber operations, intelligence solutions and operations, network infrastructure, engineering and business enablement and enterprise operations 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 Travel Only Somali Linguist with TS/SCI clearance and polygraph to join our team. You will be responsible for supporting a government agency and your office with translation, transcription, and/or interpretation services. You will be on 100% travel CONUS /OCONUS and will be responsible for translating documents into English and providing consecutive interpretation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Linguists shall be required to be on the Travel Team/Travel Only program
• Linguists will translate and perform consecutive interpretation

Required Education & Experience

• US Citizenship
• BA/BS Degree strongly desired
• Candidates must be proficient at a Level 3 on the ILR scale, or an equivalent, signifying "professional performance," in translation, speaking, and listening
• Excellent Target Language and English skills
• Willingness to travel a minimum of 40% of the year to locations worldwide, to include warzones
• When not on travel, this position may require the employee to work in a Northern Virginia office for a standard forty-hour work week

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Ability to work as a team
• Ability to give/receive constructive feedback on translation reviews
• Ability to type no less than 45wpm in English and in the target language
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Must be able to qualify on weapons to meet warzone requirements
• Medically fit to travel to all areas
• Willingness to travel to meet changing mission needs – “anywhere, anytime”
• Must have cultural knowledge and be knowledgeable in current events for their area of expertise
• All candidates must pass the English test with a score of 80% or above
• All candidates must provide a copy of their current US passport

The pay range for this position is: $115,000-$180,000

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.