Foreign Language Professionals Talent Pipeline

Leidos•Chantilly, VA

16h

About The Position

This posting is a pipeline requisition intended to identify and engage qualified language professionals for potential future opportunities. While there may not be an immediate opening at the time of application, candidates selected for the pipeline may be considered for upcoming positions as customer requirements and mission needs arise. Submission of an application does not guarantee employment or placement. This program will sponsor and upgrade security clearance to a TS/SCI with a Full Scope Polygraph after you pass the required language tests. Linguist cannot begin work on contract without a fully adjudicated security clearance. Leidos is seeking highly skilled Linguists, Translators, and Interpreters across multiple languages to support current and future mission requirements. Languages of interest may include, but are not limited to: Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian, French, German, Italian. Additional languages may also be considered based on evolving mission needs.

Requirements

No clearance required to apply.
Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
Clearance must be fully adjudicated before work begins.
Bachelor's degree with 8–12 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 6–10 years of relevant experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Minimum of 3 years of recent professional experience in translation, interpretation, transcription, or a combination of these disciplines.
Professional interpretation skills are required.
Ability to perform both written and spoken language tasks at a professional level.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and the target language(s).
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and basic online research tools.
Pass the English language assessment.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Translation, Interpretation, Linguistics, or related Language Studies strongly preferred.
Experience supporting contingency operations as a deployed linguist.
Familiarity with the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), military operations, or law enforcement environments.
Experience providing consecutive and simultaneous interpretation in professional settings.
Ability to effectively brief customers, present information clearly, and communicate findings to diverse stakeholders.
Experience with Human Language Technology (HLT) tools and applications.

Responsibilities

Provide professional-level linguistic support across translation, interpretation, transcription, and gisting activities.
Translate written materials from the target language into English and from English into the target language, accurately conveying meaning, intent, tone, and cultural nuances.
Effectively capture geopolitical, regional, ethnic, and cultural references.
Apply appropriate terminology and language usage based on the subject matter and target audience.
Produce clear, accurate, and polished translations while maintaining fidelity to the source content.
Provide consecutive interpretation between English and the target language.
Provide simultaneous interpretation when required by mission needs.
Accurately convey information in real time while preserving meaning, tone, and intent.
Navigate regional dialects, colloquialisms, and culturally specific content with precision.
Support meetings, interviews, briefings, and operational activities requiring interpretation services.
Accurately transcribe audio, video, and internet-based content.
Produce high-quality English-language reports derived from foreign-language source materials.
Demonstrate an understanding of regional dialects and language variations.
Identify and summarize key facts, themes, and critical information.
Extract relevant intelligence and operationally significant details from large volumes of material.
Utilize research tools and reference materials to support high-quality deliverables.