Vietnamese Instructor (2026-0113)

Acclaim Technical Services, Inc.; Reston, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Acclaim Technical Services, Inc. in Reston, VA, is seeking an Expert Vietnamese Instructor to support a U.S. government agency with language instruction, translation, transcription, and interpretation tasks.

The role requires adult-level instruction experience, TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, and the ability to develop lessons, assess students, and work under senior instructors.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Education or Language preferred.
• Adult language instruction experience.
• Ability to design and test language assessments.
• Strong reporting and content management skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach 20 hours per week and develop lessons and assess students.
• Work under senior instructors and complete sponsor training.
• Support testing and certification per Sponsor standards.

Skills

Language instruction

Language testing

Course design

Editing quality control

Summarizing/gisting

Writing reports

Media selection

Education

Bachelor’s in Education

Language degree preferred

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 an Expert Vietnamese Instructor to join our team working in Reston, VA. You will be responsible for supporting a government agency and your office with language instruction, translation, transcription, and/or interpretation services.

Must have 5 years of adult-level instruction experience within the last 5 years. Testing Requirements: Translation Assessment: 3; Speaking Listening Reading: 5/5/5.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work 40 hours a week spending approximately 20 hours of teaching and 20 hours of lesson development, student assessment and testing.
• Work under the direction of experienced senior trained instructors.
• Instructors are required to complete specific sponsor training on teaching mission-focused foreign language skills and conducting foreign language testing in order to become certified according to Sponsor standards

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Education or Language preferred
• Language Instruction/Facilitation
• Language Testing
• Course Design
• Content Management2
• Editing and Quality Control of language products
• Summarizing/Gisting while drawing upon linguistic or cultural expertise
• Writing Reports
• Selection in various media

The hourly pay rate for these position will range from $59.02 - $95.09

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.