Professional Translator - Diplomatic and Government Services - Washington, DC

CLFC Healthcare and Communications • Washington, DC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

CLFC Healthcare & Communications is seeking 2 Professional Translators for government services assignments based in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. You will provide expert written translation services supporting diplomatic, administrative, and operational communications for federal government agencies. This position requires fluency in Arabic (Modern Standard Arabic and/or Algerian Arabic/Darja) and English, with demonstrated ability to produce accurate, culturally appropriate translations of complex government documents.

Requirements

• Native or near-native fluency in Arabic (Modern Standard Arabic required; Algerian Arabic/Darja strongly preferred)
• Native or near-native fluency in English
• Minimum 2 years of professional translation experience
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex documents accurately and efficiently
• Must be eligible for government security clearance
• U.S. citizenship or permanent residency

Nice To Haves

• ATA (American Translators Association) certification in Arabic-English
• Experience with government or diplomatic translation
• Familiarity with North African Arabic dialects
• Active or recent government security clearance
• Experience with CAT (Computer-Assisted Translation) tools
• Additional language proficiency (French, Berber/Tamazight)

Responsibilities

• Translate official correspondence, policy documents, reports, and administrative materials between Arabic and English
• Support translation of diplomatic cables, memoranda, and briefing materials with precision and cultural sensitivity
• Handle specialized terminology in legal, political, economic, and administrative contexts
• Review and proofread translated materials for accuracy, consistency, and adherence to government style guides
• Provide cultural context and guidance to ensure communications are appropriate for target audiences
• Maintain glossaries and translation memories for consistency across documents and projects

Benefits

• Competitive Pay: $43 - $52/hour
• High-Impact Work: Directly support diplomatic communications, policy documents, and international relations
• Professional Growth: Build your portfolio with government-level translation work
• Flexible Schedule: Contract assignments with scheduling flexibility
• Nationwide Network: Join a national team of 200+ language professionals
• Full Administrative Support: CLFC handles credentialing, scheduling, and invoicing

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed