Tajik/ Russian Linguist (2023-0152) with Security Clearance

Acclaim Technical Services, founded in 2000, is a leading language, operations, and technology 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 Tajik / Russian Linguist with TS/SCI clearance and polygraph to join our team working in Reston, VA. You will be on 100% travel CONUS /OCONUS and will be responsible for translating documents into English and providing consecutive interpretation. RESPONSIBILITIES * Broader variety of language-related tasks, to include triage, gisting, and transcription of audio/video materials. * Utilize knowledge of the cultural milieu in the Tajik / Russian world in order to properly render abstract language and idioms. * Previous work experience with the USG and/or military as a linguist is helpful, but is not a requirement. * Applicants must have a willingness to travel worldwide, to include warzones and austere locations, in support to the US Government at any time. REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE * Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph * BA/BS Degree strongly desired * Candidates must be proficient at a Level 3 on the ILR scale, or an equivalent, signifying "professional performance," in translation, speaking, and listening * Excellent Target Language and English skills * Willingness to travel a minimum of 40% of the year to locations worldwide, to include warzones * When not on travel, this position may require the employee to work in a Northern Virginia office for a standard forty-hour work week PREFERRED SKILLS * Ability to work as a team * Ability to give/receive constructive feedback on translation reviews * Ability to type no less than 45wpm in English and in the target language * Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite * Must be able to qualify on weapons to meet warzone requirements * Medically fit to travel to all areas * Willingness to travel to meet changing mission needs - "anywhere, anytime" * Must have cultural knowledge and be knowledgeable in current events for their area of expertise * All candidates must pass the English test with a score of 80% or above * All candidates must provide a copy of their current US passport