Spanish Linguist (2026-0232)

Acclaim Technical Services, Inc.; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Acclaim Technical Services (ATS) in Reston, VA, is seeking a Spanish Linguist to support a government agency with translation, transcription, and interpretation services. The role requires bidirectional Spanish-English work and strong linguistic skills.

The candidate must hold TS/SCI with polygraph; bachelor’s degree is desired. You will interpret, translate, and transcribe between English and Spanish, drawing on cultural expertise to ensure accurate language products, with periodic travel up to

Qualifications

• Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree desired.
• 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.
• Terminology Management.

Responsibilities

• Use native or near native reading and writing skills with cultural expertise.
• Provide bidirectional Spanish-English interpretation, translation, and transcription for high-level engagements.
• Travel CONUS and OCONUS TDY opportunities as needed; travel approximately 20%.

Skills

Spanish language proficiency

Interpretation

Translation

Transcription

Cultural expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree

TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

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 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/or interpretation services.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• In this role, linguists will use native or near native reading and writing skills and cultural expertise.
• Linguists to provide high-caliber bidirectional Spanish to English interpretation, translation, and transcription for high-level engagements and exchanges
• As needed, linguists may be asked to travel CONUS and OCONUS TDY opportunities to meet the office’s requirements, as needed. Travel – Approximately 20%

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree desired
• 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
• Terminology Management

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Translation Related Services
• Blogging while drawing upon linguistic/cultural expertise
• Quality Control and Editing of language products
• Monitoring published, online and broadcast media to identify relevant content
• Writing Reports
• Subject Matter Expertise in Counterterrorism, Cyber and Economics areas of focus

ABOUT

Acclaim Technical Services (ATS), founded in 2000, is a premier provider of tech-enabled solutions and operational services to a broad range of U.S. Federal agencies. As an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company—an uncommon advantage in our sector,we foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and shared success. This commitment to our people shows: ATS is consistently recognized as a top workplace in the DC area and continues to experience strong, strategic growth.

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.