Travel-Savvy Somali Linguist, TS/SCI

acclaimtechnicalservices; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Acclaim Technical Services is seeking a Travel Only Somali Linguist with TS/SCI clearance and polygraph to support a federal government client. This role requires 100% travel CONUS/OCONUS and translation, transcription, and interpretation duties, with on-site work when not traveling in Northern Virginia.

Candidates must meet ILR Level 3 proficiency, pass English test, and be willing to travel 40%+ annually to global locations, including potential warzones. US citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship.
• BA/BS Degree strongly desired.
• Proficient at ILR Level 3 or equivalent in translation, speaking, listening.
• Excellent Target Language and English skills.
• Willingness to travel at least 40% annually to global locations, including warzones.
• On travel off-days may work from Northern Virginia office, 40-hour week.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Teamwork

Feedback on translation reviews

Typing 45 wpm

Microsoft Office Suite

Warzone qualification

Travel readiness

Cultural knowledge

English proficiency test 80%

US passport

Education

BA/BS Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Acclaim Technical Services is seeking a Travel Only Somali Linguist with TS/SCI clearance and polygraph to support a federal government client. This role requires 100% travel CONUS/OCONUS and translation, transcription, and interpretation duties, with on-site work when not traveling in Northern Virginia.

Candidates must meet ILR Level 3 proficiency, pass English test, and be willing to travel 40%+ annually to global locations, including potential warzones. US citizenship is required.