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.