Senior Socio-Cultural Analyst (Chinese) - (2026-0157)

About the role

Acclaim Technical Services (ATS), founded in 2000, is a premier provider of tech-enabled solutions and operational services to a broad range of U.S. Federal agencies. As an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company—an uncommon advantage in our sector—we foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and shared success. This commitment to our people shows: ATS is consistently recognized as a top workplace in the DC area and continues to experience strong, strategic growth.

Responsibilities

• Perform as a language specialist at the native level providing accurate reading, writing, speaking skills, as well as provide cultural understanding regarding geopolitical, economic and social issues.
• Provide accurate, translations of transcripts, video and audio sources, from the target language to English and vice versa while preserving the original meaning and intent of the original source.
• Devise and advise new methods of target language research and exploitation of information and determine the most effective methods for presenting and disseminating the information.

Requirements

• Required Education & Experience:
• Master’s degree in an area related to the labor category or a Bachelor's degree related to the labor category and an additional 5 years of related senior experience, for a total of 17 years as a substitute for the Master's degree.
• Minimum 12 years of experience related to the specific labor category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.

• Possess Native Level proficiency in the Chinese language. “Native level” is defined as first/second generation speaking ability to understand current vernacular, colloquialisms, and terminology (Proficiency level of 4 required in speaking, reading, and writing).
• Active TS/SCI with Poly.

Qualifications

• There are many factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications.

Skills

• Competence in Chinese language at native level.
• Ability to perform accurate translations between Chinese and English.
• Experience in devising and advising new methods of target language research and information dissemination.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
• Employee Resources available for further information.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $120,000 to $140,000/year.

Schedule

Details on the schedule will be provided upon contract award.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

ATS is committed to a program of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, age, religion/creed, hairstyles and hair textures, handicap/disability, genetic information/history, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable law. We support the employment and advancement in employment of individuals with disabilities and of protected veterans, and we treat qualified individuals without discrimination on the basis of their physical or mental disability or veteran status.

Contact

Learn more about ATS and apply here.