Translation & Interpretation Analyst

Title: Translation & Interpretation Analyst

State Role Title:Prog Admin Specialist I

Hiring Range: $66000 - $85975

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location:VDH-Central Office

Agency Website: Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This is a restricted position which is solely funded by the Department of Social Services for the period ending June 30th 2027. The availability of funding is scheduled for review annually and thereafter. Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of funds.

The Virginia Department of Health is seeking an experienced Translation & Interpretation Analyst to join the team. This role oversees coordination of translation and interpretation services by managing requests communicating with vendors and ensuring timely accurate deliverables. It supports the VDH Translation Library and Language Access Hub through organization version control and monitoring of materials. Responsibilities include reviewing translated content for quality and consistency upholding compliance with federal and state language access requirements and promoting equitable access for LEP individuals. The position also tracks service usage turnaround times and costs for reporting purposes while serving as a primary contact for staff collaborating with internal teams and responding to urgent language service needs.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of translation interpretation and language access principles.
Knowledge of compliance requirements related to language access and accessibility.
Skill in reviewing translated materials for consistency and quality.
Strong organizational tracking and documentation skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Additional Considerations

Bilingual proficiency preferred (Spanish required; additional languages a plus).
Experience in public health healthcare government or human services environments preferred.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed mailed or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position. Supplemental questions are encouraged to be answered in a comprehensive manner and reference any pertinent knowledge skills and abilities as well as any previous experience that relates to the position.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Services Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial credit driving background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.

It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture hair type and protective hairstyles such as braids locks and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: .

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!

Contact Information

Name: Rose Sandra Bose

Phone:

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.