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Acclaim Technical Services · 4 months ago

Pashto/Dari Linguist

Reston, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

Acclaim Technical Services is a leading language and intelligence services company supporting U.S. Federal agencies. They are seeking an experienced Pashto/Dari Linguist who will be responsible for translating documents into English and providing consecutive interpretation while traveling worldwide, including to warzones.

AnalyticsInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

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 Arab 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

Qualification

TS/SCI clearanceLevel 3 ILR proficiencyTarget Language skillsMicrosoft Office SuiteConstructive feedbackTyping speed 45wpmCultural knowledgeTeamwork

Required

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 50% 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