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 a Russian Linguist to join our team working in Reston, VA. You will be responsible for supporting a government agency and your office with Translation and Transcriptions. Linguists for this requirement must possess excellent English skills and the ability to produce precise English translations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Linguists will translate and transcribe foreign-language text and audio into English.
Linguists will type in one of the required languages in real-time, via social media, text message, email, and other form of communication

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Preference given to higher clearances. However, all candidates with any level of clearance, including those with no clearance but who are deemed eligible, may be considered.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent desired
Candidates should have familiarity with Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Telegram, Reddit, LinkedIn and Snapchat. Moderator of focal point for social media pages or activity is considered a plus.
Interpretation between source and target language
Transcription into English
Translation into English and source language
Collection from published, online and broadcast media
Monitoring published, online and broadcast media while identifying relevant content
Summarizing/Gisting while drawing upon linguistic or cultural expertise
Subject Matter Expertise in Cyber areas of focus
Must pass customer testing ILR Level 4 in Russian

PREFERRED SKILLS

Blogging while drawing upon linguistic/cultural expertise
Content Management
Subject Matter Expertise in Counterproliferation or Sponsor Operations areas of focus

The hourly pay rate for this position will range from $65.58 - $105.65.

SALARY TRANSPARANCY

There are many factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employee owners value the flexibility at ATS that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, career growth, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad mix of exceptional benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families.

At ATS, you will be eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package such as healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more at Employee Resources

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) STATEMENT

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, age, religion/creed, hairstyles and hair textures, handicap/disability, genetic information/history, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable law. 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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Russian Linguist (2026-0192)