Arabic / French Linguist (2026-0043)

Acclaim Technical Services • Reston, VA

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About The Position

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 an Arabic / French Linguist with TS/SCI clearance and polygraph to join our team. You will be on the Travel Team and will be responsible for translating documents into English and providing consecutive interpretation.

Requirements

• Fluency in French and Arabic
• Must possess or be eligible for 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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Previous work experience with the USG and/or military as a linguist is helpful, but is not a requirement.
• 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

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.
• Applicants must have a willingness to travel worldwide, to include warzones and austere locations, in support to the US Government at any time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level