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 Turkish with Azeri / Serbian 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 Turkish with Azeri / Serbian 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 polygraphBA/BS Degree strongly desiredCandidates must be proficient at a Level 3 on the ILR scale, or an equivalent, signifying "professional performance," in translation, speaking, and listeningExcellent Target Language and English skillsWillingness to travel a minimum of 40% of the year to locations worldwide, to include warzonesWhen not on travel, this position may require the employee to work in a Northern Virginia office for a standard forty-hour work weekPREFERRED SKILLS Ability to work as a teamAbility to give/receive constructive feedback on translation reviewsAbility to type no less than 45wpm in English and in the target languageProficient in Microsoft Office SuiteMust be able to qualify on weapons to meet warzone requirementsMedically fit to travel to all areasWillingness to travel to meet changing mission needs – "anywhere, anytime"Must have cultural knowledge and be knowledgeable in current events for their area of expertiseAll candidates must pass the English test with a score of 80% or aboveAll candidates must provide a copy of their current US passportEqual Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action 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, gender identity, age, religion/creed, hairstyles and hair textures, handicap/disability, genetic information/history, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by federal, state or local law. It is the policy of ATS not merely to refrain from employment discrimination as required by the various federal, state, and local enactments, but to take positive affirmative action to realize for women, people of color, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans full equal employment opportunity. 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.
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