American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter - FUTURE NEED
About The Position
We are seeking American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreters 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. Candidates must reside within a 30-minute commute to our Vienna office to handle scheduled and ad-hoc onsite meetings as they may arise. Meetings take place Monday - Friday, typically between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. Candidates must undergo and pass a security clearance investigation before onboarding.
Requirements
- Must be a US citizen (no exceptions) willing and able to be sponsored for a US government security clearance
- Must hold a BS degree in ASL, Communication, Psycholinguistics, Linguistics, Cognitive Science, Computer Science, or a related field
- Must have at least 1 year of professional experience working as an ASL interpreter
- Highly desirable if the experience includes technical translations, such as working with software developers, technical engineers, and/or Math or Statistics bodies
- 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 promptly
- Must have reliable transportation to and from the Vienna, VA area for meetings that may occur in a secure environment
- Must be actively stay abreast of best practices in interpreting services and resources
- Must have basic computer skills and proficiency
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- in-house translations
- facilitate communication among staff and customers
- bridge the gap in customer communications (secure meetings)
Benefits
- See our Perks & Benefits page for a general description of benefits and other potential compensation benefits: https://www.ciphertechsolutions.com/careers/perks-benefits/
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
