Spanish Linguist (2026-0022)

acclaimtechnicalservices; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Acclaim Technical Services seeks a Spanish Professional Translator/Interpreter to support a U.S. government agency in Reston, VA. Responsibilities include translation, transcription, and interpretation, with occasional travel and flexible hours.

A minimum of 3 years in the field or a recent MA in Translation/Interpretation is required, along with an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. Qualified candidates will perform proofreading, linguistic quality checks, and provide Spanish one-on-one

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years as professional translator/interpreter or MA in Translation/Interpretation
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required
• Interpretation between source and target languages, translation and transcription
• Proficiency in quality control and proofreading of final products
• Willingness to travel CONUS/OCONUS up to ~60% and work flexible hours

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality Spanish to English and vice versa interpretation and translation
• Perform proofreading and quality control of final products
• Provide Spanish conversational sessions as needed
• Work independently and meet deadlines
• Coordinate with teams to support a government agency
• Travel as required to meet office requirements

Skills

Spanish-English interpretation

Translation quality control

Public speaking

Consecutive note taking

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Interpretation/Translation

Bachelor's degree in Interpretation/Translation

Tools

CAT tools

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 Spanish Professional Translator/Interpreter to join our team working in Reston, VA. Linguist must have a minimum of 3 years working as a professional translator and/or interpreter within the last 7 years or a recently completed M.A., degree in Translation and or Interpretation. You will be responsible for supporting a government agency and your office with translation, transcription, and interpretation services. Testing Requirements: Translation Assessment: 4; Speaking/Listening/Reading: 4's; Interpretation 3+

RESPONSIBILITIES

• In this role, linguists will use native reading and writing skills and cultural expertise.
• Linguists to provide high-caliber Spanish to English and vice versa interpretation, translation, and transcription
• Perform proofreading and quality control of final products
• Provide Spanish conversational one-on-one support sessions as needed
• Work independently, under no supervision
• Ability to work as part of at team and able to meet deadline on short-notice
• Work flexible hours Monday - Friday during normal business hours between 0700 and 1800 or as needed depending on the workflow in order to complete deadlines
• Occasionally may be required to work overtime, including weekends and holidays
• As needed, linguists may be asked to travel CONUS and OCONUS TDY'Sopportunities to meet the office’s requirements, as needed. Travel – Approximately 60%

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
• Master's or Bachelor’s degree in Interpretation and Translation
• Interpretation between source and target languages
• Translation into English and target language
• Transcription into English and target language
• Summarizing/Gisting while drawing upon linguistic or cultural expertise
• Subject Matter Expertise in Religion and Culture, and Linguistics

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Translation Related Services
• Summarizing/Gisting, Triage, Quality Control and Editing of language products
• Consecutive note taking, public speaking
• Workflow
• Lexicographer
• Human Language Technology (HLT), CAT tools (e.g., Lilt, MS Suite etc.)
• Terminology Management vetting, and sharing word or phrase translations with context specific meaning, e.g., software, medical or military terminology
• Subject Matter Expertise in Counter-Proliferation, Counterterrorism,Legal/Law, Narcotics Regional Politics and Science and Technology are desired.
• Professional translation and/or interpretation certifications obtained (e.g., ATA, FCICE, CHI/CMI, etc.)

The hourly pay rate for these position will range from $53.11 - $85.57

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.