Sign Language Interpreter (On Call position)

Akima

Panama City, FL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
American Sign Language, Communication Skills, Community Support, Diversity, Federal Contracts, Government, Language Interpreter, Legal, Medical Conditions, On Call, Operational Support, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Secret Clearance, Sign Language, United States Citizen, United States Department of Defense (DoD)
LOCATION
Panama City, FL
POSTED
12 days ago
Five Rivers Analytics, an Akima company, is looking to hire an On-call/temporary/part-time American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter/Communication Facilitator support to the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) on an as-needed basis.


Responsibilities


+ Requires a flexible schedule with no guarantee of hours each week.

+ Provide support that increases the effectiveness of supported Departments and Directorates employees.

+ Efforts entail American Sign Language interpreting.

+ Support in this area will include working with Government civilian employees, contractors and others to promote communication.

+ Interpreter work is unclassified but may include PII and/or information of a sensitive nature up to the Secret level.

+ Become familiar with the DoD, Navy, and local NSWC PCD policies and procedures for performing the work required.


Qualifications


+ Active Secret clearance or (be a US Citizen able to obtain an Interim Secret to start).

+ Must be skilled in rapid-fire conversations, providing translation between spoken and sign language.

+ Must be able to communicate the accurate meaning of what is being spoken.

+ Must be able to translate oral or written language to sign language.

+ Possess the ability to make independent determinations concerning accuracy and thoroughness of the translation.


Job ID


2026-23776

Work Type


On-Site

Company Description


Work Where it Matters


Five Rivers Analytics (FRA), an Akima company, is not just another federal IT contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.


At FRA, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.


For our shareholders , FRA provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.


For our government customers , FRA delivers streamline operations in support of an increasingly fast-paced, complex, and dynamic digital environment.


As a FRA employee , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).

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Akima