Foreign Language Professionals Talent Pipeline

Leidos•Chantilly, VA

2d•$92,300 - $166,850•Remote

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: Indonesian Farsi Khmer Portuguese (European and Brazilian) Spanish Additional languages may also be considered based on evolving mission needs.

Requirements

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.
Willing to TDY 10-50%.
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, capturing geopolitical, regional, ethnic, and cultural references, applying appropriate terminology and language usage, and producing clear, accurate, and polished translations.
Provide consecutive interpretation between English and the target language, and simultaneous interpretation when required, accurately conveying information in real time while preserving meaning, tone, and intent, navigating regional dialects, colloquialisms, and culturally specific content, and supporting meetings, interviews, briefings, and operational activities.
Accurately transcribe audio, video, and internet-based content and produce high-quality English-language reports derived from foreign-language source materials, demonstrating 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, and utilize research tools and reference materials to support high-quality deliverables.