Arabic Linguist

Leidos•Reston, VA

22h•$92,300 - $166,850

About The Position

Leidos is seeking an Arabic Linguist to provide professional-level linguistic support for national security work. The role involves translation, interpretation, transcription, gisting, and summarization, with attention to contextual accuracy, cultural references, regional dialects, and subject-matter terminology. Materials may be digital, hard copy, audio, or internet-based content, and work includes producing English-language reports and extracting critical information from large datasets. A fully adjudicated TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required before work begins. Candidates must pass a Leidos-administered language proficiency test or an equivalent accepted test at the Primary level or higher, and must attend and pass sponsor-related training. The posting lists a pay range of $92,300 to $166,850.

Requirements

A fully adjudicated TS/SCI clearance with polygraph before work begins.
A BA/BS or equivalent formal military training and 8–12 years of prior relevant experience, or a master's degree and 6–10 years of prior relevant experience; additional years of experience may substitute for a degree.
Successful completion of a Leidos-administered language proficiency test or equivalent at the Primary level or higher.
Pass language tests administered by Leidos or an accepted commercial testing vendor.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and basic online research.

Nice To Haves

A degree in translation and/or interpretation.
HLT experience.
Experience supporting contingency operations as a deployed linguist.
Familiarity with the U.S. Intelligence Community, military operations, or law enforcement environments.
Ability to brief and communicate findings effectively to various stakeholders.
Proficiency in multiple languages.

Responsibilities

Translate digital and hard-copy materials from Arabic into English and from English into Arabic, preserving nuance, cultural references, abstract concepts, and contextual accuracy.
Use terminology and expressions consistent with subject-matter norms in the target language.
Provide consecutive interpretation; simultaneous interpretation may occasionally be required.
Interpret with high fidelity and fluency, accounting for regional dialects and cultural context.
Listen to audio or review internet-based content and transcribe it accurately and efficiently.
Produce high-quality English-language reports based on audio and visual materials.
Identify and accurately summarize key facts and abstract concepts.
Prioritize and extract critical information from large datasets.
Use reference materials to support high-quality linguistic output.
Attend and pass all sponsor-related training.