Arabic / French Linguist (2026-0190)

About the role

Acclaim Technical Services, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company founded in 2000, is a leading language and intelligence services provider supporting U.S. Federal agencies. We are actively hiring an Arabic/French Linguist with an active TS/SCI clearance and polygraph to join our Travel Team. Responsibilities include translating documents into English and providing consecutive interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Perform a broader variety of language-related tasks, including triage, gisting, and transcription of audio/video materials
• Utilize knowledge of the cultural milieu in the Arab world to properly render abstract language and idioms

Requirements

• Fluency in French and Arabic
• Must possess or be eligible for an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
• BA/BS degree strongly desired
• Candidates must be proficient at a Level 3 on the ILR scale, or equivalent, in translation, speaking, and listening
• Excellent target language and English skills
• Willingness to travel a minimum of 40% of the year to locations worldwide, including warzones

Preferred Skills

• Ability to work as a team
• Ability to give/receive constructive feedback on translation reviews
• Ability to type no less than 45 wpm in English and 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
• Cultural knowledge and current events awareness for their area of expertise
• Must pass the English test with a score of 75% or above
• Must provide a copy of their current U.S. passport