Arabic​/French Linguist; Security Clearance

Position: Arabic / French Linguist (2023-0020) with Security Clearance
Acclaim Technical Services, founded in 2000, is a leading language and intelligence 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. 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. REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
* 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 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