Senior Socio-Cultural Analyst (Russian) (2026-0158)

Acclaim Technical Services

$120K — $140K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree related to the labor category or Bachelor's with 5 additional years of senior experience (17 years total).
  • Minimum 12 years experience related to the labor category, with recent experience (within last 2 years).
  • Native Level proficiency in Russian with an ability to understand cultural nuances.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with Poly.
  • Strong proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking at a level 4 standard.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a native-level language specialist providing cultural insights into geopolitical, economic, and social issues.
  • Translate transcripts, video, and audio sources accurately between Russian and English, preserving original context.
  • Develop and recommend new research methodologies for target language information.
  • Advise on effective ways to present and share findings from linguistic research.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
  • Wellness programs to support employee health.
  • Retirement and financial planning services.
  • Family support options.
  • Continuing education and professional development opportunities.
  • Flexible work-life balance initiatives.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Socio-Cultural Analyst (Russian) 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 Russian 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
Pay Range: 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. Our employee owners value the flexibility at ATS that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, career growth, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad mix of exceptional benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families.

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

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