Pashto​/Dari Linguist

LANGUAGE SERVICES – Reston, VA – Full Time

Acclaim Technical Services, founded in 2000, is a leading language and intelligence services company supporting a wide range of U.S. Federal agencies. Our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) distinguishes us within the sector and we are consistently ranked as a top workplace among DC area firms.

We are actively hiring a Pashto/Dari Linguist with TS/SCI clearance and polygraph to join our team in Reston, VA. The role involves translating documents into English and providing consecutive interpretation, with 100% travel throughout CONUS/OCONUS.

• Broader variety of language‑related tasks, including triage, gisting, and transcription of audio/video materials.
• Utilize knowledge of the cultural milieu in the Arab world to properly render abstract language and idioms.
• Previous work experience with the USG and/or military as a linguist is helpful, but not a requirement.
• Applicants must have a willingness to travel worldwide, including warzones and austere locations, in support of the U.S. Government at any time.

• Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• BA/BS Degree strongly desired.
• Candidates must be proficient at Level 3 on the ILR scale (or 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 worldwide locations, including warzones.

• Ability to work as a team.
• Ability to give/receive constructive feedback on translation reviews.
• Typing speed of no less than 45 WPM 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 U.S. passport.

Acclaim Technical Services 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, disability, genetic information/history, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable law. We support the employment and advancement of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, treating qualified individuals without discrimination based on their physical or mental disability or veteran status.

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