Travel-Only Kurdish-Arabic Linguist (TS/SCI)

acclaimtechnicalservices; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Acclaim Technical Services in Reston, VA seeks a Kurdish - Kurmanji linguist with TS/SCI clearance and polygraph to support a government agency. Role involves translation and consecutive interpretation with 100% travel across CONUS/OCONUS.

The position requires US citizenship, ILR 3 proficiency, strong English and target language skills, and willingness to travel extensively, including to warzones. Office work in Northern Virginia may be required when not traveling.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required.
• BA/BS Degree strongly desired.
• ILR Level 3 or equivalent in translation, speaking and listening.
• Excellent Target Language and English skills.
• Willingness to travel at least 40% per year, including warzones.
• When not traveling, may work from a Northern Virginia office for a standard 40-hour week.
• All candidates must pass an English test with 80% or above.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Target language proficiency ILR 3

English proficiency

Typing 45 wpm

Education

BA/BS Degree strongly desired

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Acclaim Technical Services in Reston, VA seeks a Kurdish - Kurmanji linguist with TS/SCI clearance and polygraph to support a government agency. Role involves translation and consecutive interpretation with 100% travel across CONUS/OCONUS.

The position requires US citizenship, ILR 3 proficiency, strong English and target language skills, and willingness to travel extensively, including to warzones. Office work in Northern Virginia may be required when not traveling.