Interpreters (ASL, CDI, Spanish) - Navy Installation, Indian Head, MD

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CLFC Healthcare and Communications

Interpreters (ASL, CDI, Spanish) - Navy Installation, Indian Head, MD

Indian Head, MD
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Interpreters (ASL, CDI, Spanish) - Navy Installation, Indian Head, MD

    Location: Indian Head, MD (Naval Surface Warfare Center)

    Employment Type: Independent Contractor

    Hourly Rate: ASL Interpreter: $76 - $90/hr | CDI Interpreter: $81 - $96/hr | Spanish Interpreter: $58 - $69/hr

    About the Role

    CLFC Healthcare & Communications is seeking qualified interpreters for American Sign Language (ASL), Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI), and Spanish language services at a Navy installation in Indian Head, MD. Services are provided on-site to support communication access for military and civilian personnel across the facility.

    This is a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with assignments scheduled as needed throughout the contract period.

    Positions Available

    American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter

    • Provide ASL interpretation for meetings, briefings, training sessions, and workplace communications
    • Interpret between English and ASL in real-time for deaf and hard-of-hearing personnel
    • Support ADA compliance and reasonable accommodation requirements

    Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI)

    • Provide relay interpreting in collaboration with hearing ASL interpreters
    • Serve as cultural and linguistic mediator for deaf individuals with unique communication needs
    • Support complex or specialized communication situations requiring CDI expertise

    Spanish Interpreter

    • Provide consecutive and simultaneous Spanish-English interpretation
    • Support written translation of documents, correspondence, and technical materials
    • Facilitate communication between English-speaking and Spanish-speaking personnel

    Required Qualifications

    • ASL Interpreters: RID certification (NIC, CI/CT, or equivalent); minimum 2 years professional interpreting experience
    • CDI Interpreters: RID CDI certification; minimum 2 years CDI experience
    • Spanish Interpreters: Demonstrated fluency in English and Spanish; minimum 2 years professional interpreting experience; certification preferred (ATA, NBCMI, or state certification)
    • All positions: ability to obtain and maintain DoD facility access/security clearance
    • U.S. citizenship or permanent residency
    • Professional liability insurance (or willingness to obtain)
    • Reliable transportation to Indian Head, MD

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Prior experience interpreting in federal or military settings
    • Familiarity with military terminology and organizational culture
    • Experience with technical/scientific terminology
    • Multiple language certifications or specializations

    Compensation

    • ASL Interpreter: $76 - $90/hr
    • CDI Interpreter: $81 - $96/hr
    • Spanish Interpreter: $58 - $69/hr
    • Assignments scheduled as needed under BPA framework
    • Long-term engagement opportunity (contract period through 2029)

    About CLFC Healthcare & Communications

    CLFC Healthcare & Communications provides healthcare staffing and language access services to federal, state, and local government agencies nationwide. With 500+ healthcare professionals and 200+ interpreters, CLFC delivers reliable workforce solutions across the country. CLFC is a Small Business and Self-Certified Small Disadvantaged Business. Equal Opportunity Employer.