The Role
Provide native-level Farsi language and socio-cultural analysis, translating audio/video/transcripts accurately while preserving intent. Advise research and exploitation methods, present and disseminate findings, and apply geopolitical, economic, and social expertise to intelligence products. Must hold active TS/SCI with polygraph and substantial senior-level experience in the labor category.
Summary Generated by Built In
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.
We are seeking a Senior Socio-Cultural Analyst (Farsi) with an active TS/SCI clearance w/ Poly for a contract to be awarded around October 2026.
In this role, you will:
Required Education & Experience:
At ATS, you will be eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package such as healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here Employee Resources.
The pay range for this position is $120,000 to $140,000/year
We are seeking a Senior Socio-Cultural Analyst (Farsi) with an active TS/SCI clearance w/ Poly for a contract to be awarded around October 2026.
In this role, you will:
- 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.
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 Farsi 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
At ATS, you will be eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package such as healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here Employee Resources.
The pay range for this position is $120,000 to $140,000/year
Skills Required
- Master's degree in a related area OR Bachelor's degree in a related area plus an additional 5 years of senior experience (substitute for Master's).
- Minimum 12 years of experience related to the specific labor category, with a portion of that experience within the last 2 years.
- Native-level proficiency in Farsi (first/second-generation speaking ability), proficiency level 4 required in speaking, reading, and writing.
- Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.
- Proven ability to accurately translate transcripts, audio, and video between Farsi and English while preserving original meaning and intent.
- Demonstrated socio-cultural expertise to provide cultural understanding of geopolitical, economic, and social issues.
- Experience devising and advising research and exploitation methods and determining effective presentation and dissemination of information.
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What We Do
Acclaim Technical Services is a leading language, operations, and technology services company supporting U.S. Federal agencies, specializing in intelligence analysis, software engineering, and systems engineering for the defense and intelligence communities.
