American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter With Security Clearance - FUTURE NEED

Cipher Tech Solutions•Vienna, VA

56d•$38 - $60•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter to support our software developers and engineers in meeting their mission requirements. Specifically, this candidate would help with in-house translations, facilitate communication among staff and customers, bridge the gap in customer communications (secure meetings), and work on a part-time, as needed basis. Though rare, there may be occasional travel for conferences and customer site meetings. This is a hybrid in person and remote position. Candidates must be remotely available with reliable internet service and reside in the Washington, D.C. / Virginia metropolitan area. They must also be within a 30 minute commute to our Vienna HQ office to handle scheduled and last-minute in-person meetings as they may arise. The core work, outside of rare one-off customer meetings may be performed at an approved remote work location in Washington, D.C./ Virginia metropolitan areas only. This position may NOT be performed outside of these locations except with the prior written authorization of the Company.

Requirements

Must be a US citizen
Must hold an active US government security clearance at the Secret level or higher
Must hold a BS degree in either ASL, Communication, Psycholinguistics, Linguistics, Cognitive Science, Computer Science, or a related field.
Must have at least 1 year professional experience working as ASL interpreter
Must hold a certification from a recognized organization (ASL, RID, NIC, NAD, BEI, etc.)
Must have the ability to provide quality ASL-spoken English interpretation in a timely manner
While some of these translations might occur virtually, the applicant must also have reliable transportation to and from the Vienna, VA area for meetings that must either occur in person or in a secure environment
Must be someone who actively stays abreast of best practices in interpreting services and resources
Must have basic computer skills and proficiency (Typically we use MS Teams for virtual meetings)
On your application to us, you must acknowledge that you have not engaged in any illegal drug use within the past twelve months (illegal drug use includes, but is not limited to, the use of illegal substances, the misuse of prescriptions, the misuse of over-the-counter substances, and the use of medical or recreational marijuana that may be deemed legal at the state level but is still considered illegal by the federal government).

Nice To Haves

Highly desirable if the experience includes technical translations, such as working with software developers, technical engineers, and/or Math or Statistics bodies
Experience working in a Business/Government setting with highly complex technical verbiage
Knowledge of computer programming languages and software developer verbiage
Prior experience translating for software developers
RID Certified interpreter
Experience with educating staff on how to request interpretation services appropriately
Experience providing recommendations to departmental leadership to ensure adequate services to deaf and hard-of-hearing.