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Finnish Transcriber, DOJ LSS

Washington, DC · On-site

$22.75 - $29.50/hr

Job Title Finnish Transcriber, DOJ LSS Location National Capital Region (NCR) - Washington, DC ... Such activities may include the translation of all manner of documents (written and electronic) and ...

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Linguistic QA Tester | Austin - Texas

Austin, TX · On-site

... or Translation, who can test devices and adapt content to specific cultures. On a given day, your ... Arabic (Saudi Arabia), Finnish, Korean, Slovak, Swedish, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Hong Kong ...

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As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for finnish translator in the United States is $57,200.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,000.00 and $57,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Finnish Translator is responsible for converting written or spoken content from Finnish to another language and vice versa while maintaining accuracy, tone, and meaning. They work with documents, websites, subtitles, and other materials across various industries, such as business, legal, medical, and entertainment. Finnish Translators must have strong language skills, cultural knowledge, and attention to detail to ensure proper context and nuance. Some translators work as freelancers, while others are employed by companies, translation agencies, or government institutions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Finnish translator?

To thrive as a Finnish Translator, you need native or near-native fluency in both Finnish and the target language, a solid understanding of grammar, and experience with translation best practices. Familiarity with computer-assisted translation (CAT) tools, terminology databases, and – for some roles – relevant certifications such as from the American Translators Association (ATA) are important. Strong attention to detail, cultural sensitivity, and effective communication skills help translators produce accurate and contextually appropriate work. These competencies ensure high-quality translations that meet client expectations while maintaining linguistic and cultural relevance.

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Finnish Translators often encounter challenges such as handling idiomatic expressions, technical jargon, or cultural nuances that do not have direct equivalents in the target language. They may also face tight deadlines, requiring strong time management skills and an ability to prioritize assignments efficiently. Additionally, translators sometimes need to collaborate with clients or subject-matter experts to ensure accuracy, especially in specialized fields like legal or medical translation. Adapting to various text formats and staying updated on industry-specific terminology are also key aspects of the role.

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Infographic showing various Finnish Translator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 15% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,200 per year, or $27.5 per hour.

Linguist (Albanian, Bengali, Finnish, Greek, Hindi, Turkish, and more.)

Core One

Mclean, VA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

Core One is currently seeking a Linguist that has experience in one of the following languages: (Albanian, Amharic, Armenian (Eastern and Western), Azerbaijani, Baluchi, Bengali, Bosnian (Croatian, Serbian), Bulgarian (Macedonian), Burmese, Cambodian (Khmer), Cebuano, Chechen, Croatian (Bosnian, Serbian), Czech (Slovak), Dari, Estonian, Ewe, Finnish, Georgian, German, Greek, Gujarati, Hausa, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Igbo (Ibo), Indonesian, Javanese, Kazakh, Kirghiz, Kissi, Kurdish, Lao, Lithuanian, Macedonian (Bulgarian), Malay, Malayalam, Marathi, Mongolian, Nepali, Panjabi (Punjabi), Pashto, Polish, Serbian (Bosnian, Croatian), Sindhi, Slovak (Czech), Slovenian, Somali, Tagalog, Tajik, Tamil, Tausug, Telugu, Thai, Tibetian, Tigrinya, Turkish, Turkmen, Uygur, Ukrainian, Urdu, Uzbek, Vietnamese, Yoruba, Zulu) to support our Intelligence Community customer.
**THIS IS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION ONLY**
**THIS POSITION REQUIRES A CURRENT TS/SCI WITH POLYGRAPH CLEARANCE**
Responsibilities:
  • Depending upon Linguist level, and language test scores, you will be responsible for performing different ranges of activities in processing material for translation and interpretation.
  • Depending upon Linguist level, you may be asked to provide interim or short term support to the Sponsor.
  • Using translation methodology to translate a wide variety of complex texts that often contain difficult and abstract writing.

Requirements:
Journeyman Linguist:
  • Performs a limited range of activities in processing material (level 2-2+ for translation, interpretation, speaking/listening, on the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) scale).
  • Journeyman shall not complete finished translations or transcriptions. Journeyman may provide interim, or short term, support to the sponsor.
  • Active TS/SCI with Poly clearance.

Primary Linguist:
  • Performs full range of activities in processing material or participating in situations requiring a general professional capability (level 3-3+ for translation or interpretation on the ILR scale).
  • Must be able to translate texts that contain not only facts but also abstract language, and must evidence a fundamental ability to capture their intended implications and many nuances.
  • Active TS/SCI with Poly clearance.

Senior Linguist:
  • Performs full range of activities in processing material or participating in situations requiring an advanced professional capability (level 4-4+ for translation or interpretation on ILR scale).
  • Must be able to successfully apply a translation methodology to translate a wide variety of complex texts that contain difficult, abstract, idiomatic, highly technical, and colloquial writing.
  • Active TS/SCI with Poly clearance.

Expert Linguist:
  • Performs full range of activities in processing material or participating in situations requiring a superior professional capability (level 5 for translation or interpretation on the ILR scale).
  • Must be able to successfully translate virtually all texts, including those where lack of linguistic and cultural parallelism between the source language and the target language requires precise congruity judgments and the ability to apply a translation methodology.
  • Active TS/CI with Poly clearance.

About Core One
Our mission is to be at the forefront of devising analytical, operational and technical solutions to our Nation's most complex national security challenges. In order to achieve our mission, Core One values people first and is comprised of outstanding professionals from the national security community. Because Core One is committed to seeking top talent, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. In addition, Core One is a team-oriented, dynamic and growing company that values exceptional performance.
Core One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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Industry

Guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Sterling, VA, US

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