Somali Linguist- Travel Only (2026-208)

Acclaim Technical Services • Reston, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Acclaim Technical Services (ATS) is seeking a Travel Only Somali Linguist with TS/SCI clearance and polygraph to support a government agency. This role involves translation, transcription, and interpretation services. The position requires 100% travel CONUS/OCONUS, including translating documents into English and providing consecutive interpretation. ATS is an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, recognized as a top workplace that continues to grow.

Requirements

• US Citizenship
• Candidates must be proficient at a Level 3 on the ILR scale, or an equivalent, signifying "professional performance," in translation, speaking, and listening
• Excellent Target Language and English skills
• Willingness to travel a minimum of 40% of the year to locations worldwide, to include warzones
• Must have cultural knowledge and be knowledgeable in current events for their area of expertise
• All candidates must pass the English test with a score of 80% or above
• All candidates must provide a copy of their current US passport

Nice To Haves

• BA/BS Degree strongly desired
• Ability to work as a team
• Ability to give/receive constructive feedback on translation reviews
• Ability to type no less than 45wpm in English and in the target language
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Must be able to qualify on weapons to meet warzone requirements
• Medically fit to travel to all areas
• Willingness to travel to meet changing mission needs – “anywhere, anytime”

Responsibilities

• Linguists shall be required to be on the Travel Team/Travel Only program
• Linguists will translate and perform consecutive interpretation

Benefits

• healthcare
• wellness
• financial
• retirement
• family support
• continuing education
• time off benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level