Russian Linguist

CTC Group•Reston, VA

3d•$180,000 - $210,000•Hybrid

About The Position

CTC Group is seeking cleared Russian Linguists to support mission-focused language support requirements. This role is ideal for experienced professional linguists who can provide high-quality translation and interpretation of complex Russian-language materials across technical, military, cyber, science and technology, and regional subject areas. Locations: CONUS-Washington Metropolitan Area, CONUS Other, and potential OCONUS TDY locations.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance.
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree desired.
Minimum of 3 years of recent professional translation and/or interpretation experience, or a recently completed Master’s degree in Translation and/or Interpretation.
ICA Testing Requirements: Translation Assessment (TA): 4 in Russian.
ICA Testing Requirements: Speaking, Listening, and Reading (SLR): 5/5/5 in Russian.
Experience with translation into English, translation into Russian, and interpretation.
Excellent English-language skills and the ability to produce precise, professional English translations.

Nice To Haves

Desired experience with editing, quality control, summarizing/gisting, HLT, targeting, translation-related services, and workflow support.
Desired subject matter experience includes counter-proliferation, counterterrorism, cyber, geospatial, linguistics, military, regional politics, and science and technology.
Professional association membership such as ATA, AIIC, TAALS, NAJIT, IAPTI, or similar is desired.

Responsibilities

Translate Russian-language materials into precise, idiomatic English with strong attention to detail and quality.
Translate materials from English into Russian as required.
Perform oral interpretation on a variety of technical and mission-related topics.
Perform long and complex technical translations involving military, cyber, science and technology, and related terminology.
Support summarization/gisting, editing, quality control, targeting, workflow, and other translation-related services as required.
Apply strong knowledge of Russian language, culture, terminology, regional politics, and current events.
Work effectively in a fast-paced mission environment requiring flexibility, accuracy, professionalism, and teamwork.
Be willing to work throughout the Washington Metropolitan Area and support TDY requirements when assigned.