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

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.