TRANSLATION WORKFLOW SPECIALIST (2026-1210)

McLean, VA – Full Time

RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversees the entire translation workflow process from end to end. Tasks may include but not limited to: 

• Process requests for translation or other language support. 

• Facilitate flow of work to HLT specialist, linguists, and editors. 

• Track progress of requests and assignments, ensure deadlines are met. 

• Help prioritize translation queues. 

• Help define quality standards and workflow SOPs and ensure they are followed. 

• Help maintain translation memories and terminology. 

• Collaborate with managers to ensure work is distributed equitably and client specifications are met. 

• Collect production performance metrics. 

• Deliver final products to requestors. 

REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Poly.

• Ability to pass an English grammar test.

• Working proficiency in one of the following languages: Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Kurdish, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian.

• Ability to pass a translation test from the source language into English with a minimum of 2 on the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) Scale.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (4 years or more of on-the-job experience in the specific HLT field) 

• Experience with a Translation Management System (TMS) such as XTM, WorldServer or Phrase TMS. 

• Organized and motivated self-starter with a problem-solving attitude. 

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks. 

PREFERRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in translation or localization services, editing or customer service. 

• Experience with Computer Assisted Translation, Optical Character Recognition, Automatic Speech Recognition Post-Editing and related HLT tools. 

• Training and certification in project management or operations management.