SOSi

Defense, intelligence, and logistics solutions provider

Freelance Interpreter

Translation & InterpretationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

ContractWashington, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma is required.
Ability to obtain and provide a valid driver's license, U.S. passport, or other government-issued photo identification.
Ability to obtain a background check through the Washington Access To Criminal History website.
High proficiency in English and the target language at an Interagency Language Roundtable level of 2 or higher.
Fluency in English and the target language, including high-to-low language register, regional colloquialisms, and slang expressions, with clear and intelligible pronunciation.
Ability to preserve the speaker's tone and emotional level and manage delivery, speed, and statement length, including projection, pace, and pausing.
Ability to maintain appropriate speed and projection while interpreting and request and incorporate clarification only when justified.
Ability to obtain an approved interpreter certification from Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, the Federal Court Interpreter Certification Examination, the Washington State Administrative Office for the Courts, the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters, the Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters, the United States State Department Office of Language Services, or the American Translators Association.
Ability to obtain a National Provider Identifier number.
Ability to obtain a Unified Business Identifier with the Washington State Department of Revenue.

Responsibilities

Provide scheduled and on-demand consecutive interpretation in person, over the phone, and through video remote interpreting between multiple languages and English, and vice versa, for medical and vocational providers, injured workers, and crime victims with low English proficiency.

Job Description

Overview

SOSi is actively seeking qualified, professional, and experienced interpreters. Our job is to provide in person, over the phone, and VRI interpretation services for scheduled and on-demand service requests within the state of Washington, and bordering zip codes. The government contractor requires interpretation services for injured workers and crime victims during medical and vocational appointments. All languages are encouraged to apply.

Essential Job Duties

Provides scheduled and on-demand in-person, over-the-phone, and VRI consecutive interpretation between Multiple Languages and English and vice versa between medical/vocational providers and injured workers and crime victims with low English proficiency as required.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

High School Diploma.
Ability to obtain and provide a valid driver's license, U.S. passport, or other government issued photo ID.
Ability to obtain a background check through Washington Access To Criminal History (WATCH) website.
Highly proficient in both English and Target Language, ILR scale of 2+.
Ability to speak English and Target Language fluently, including high to low levels of language register, regional colloquialisms, and slang expressions, and do so with clear and intelligible pronunciation.
Ability to preserve the tone and emotional level of the speaker, as well as manage the delivery, speed, and length of the statement (projection, pace and pausing) of the speaker.
Ability to maintain appropriate speed and projection while rendering interpretation, and request and incorporate clarification of speaker’s statements only when justified.
Ability to obtain one of the following certifications:
- Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
- Federal Court Interpreter Certification Examination
- Washington State Administrative Office for the Courts
- National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreter
- Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI)
- US State Department Office of Language Services
- American Translators Association.
Ability to obtain a National Provider Identifier (NPI) Number
Ability to obtain a Unified Business Identifier (UBI) with the Washington State Department of Revenue.

Additional Information

Work Environment

In-person appointments throughout the state of Washington and surrounding zip codes.
Remote work available for telephonic and video remote appointments.

Working at SOSi

All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.

About the Company

SOSi

Defense, intelligence, and logistics solutions provider

SOSi provides defense and government solutions, delivering data science, software, network engineering, ISR, language services, and logistics to government customers across 16+ countries. Its offerings include data-centric, zero-trust networks, AI-powered intelligence platforms, and cloud-native solutions that help U.S. and allied forces operate and decide. The company differentiates itself through founder-led leadership, a large veteran workforce, and a technology-first approach that combines engineering with mission delivery in national security contexts. Its goal is to provide trusted, mission-ready technology and support that strengthen the capabilities of U.S. and allied forces wherever they operate.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: New York City, New York
Founded: 1989

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