Pashto Linguist

Leidos•Vienna, VA

6d•$73,450 - $132,775•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos is seeking highly qualified and experienced Pashto Linguist to support our National Security Programs. This role requires advanced linguistic capabilities and cultural knowledge to support a wide range of mission-critical activities. As a Pashto Linguist linguist, you will engage in the full range of language services - bringing expertise to translation, interpretation, transcription, summarization, and analysis. Key duties include but not limited to: Translation Accurately translate written materials in both electronic and hard-copy formats. Convey not only factual content but also nuanced meaning and implied context. Capture geopolitical, regional, ethnic, and cultural references effectively. Use terminology and expression consistent with subject matter norms in the target language. Interpretation Provide accurate consecutive interpretation; occasional simultaneous interpretation may be required. Demonstrate understanding of one or more Korean regional dialects. Transcription Review audio and internet-based materials. Transcribe with high levels of accuracy and fidelity to the original content. Produce clear, well-written English-language reports. Gisting and Summarization Identify and summarize key facts and abstract concepts accurately. Prioritize and extract critical information from large datasets. Use reference materials effectively to support quality output. Technical Skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office and internet research tools is required. Experience with HLT (Human Language Technology), CAT (Computer-Assisted Translation) tools, Language Learning Model (LLM) is highly desired.

Requirements

Pashto (fluent) and English (fluent)
Bachelor’s degree with 4 – 8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2 – 6 years of prior relevant experience. (Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.)
Minimum of 4 years of relevant professional language-related experience in the field of translation, interpretation, and transcription.
Must successfully complete a Leidos-administered language proficiency test or equivalent at the Primary level or higher within six months of hire.
TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required to begin work.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience supporting contingency operations as a deployed linguist.
Candidates must pass language proficiency testing.
Familiarity with the U.S. Intelligence Community, military operations, or law enforcement environments.
Additional language proficiency is strongly preferred.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written formats in English and Target Language.

Responsibilities

Accurately translate written materials in both electronic and hard-copy formats.
Convey not only factual content but also nuanced meaning and implied context.
Capture geopolitical, regional, ethnic, and cultural references effectively.
Use terminology and expression consistent with subject matter norms in the target language.
Provide accurate consecutive interpretation; occasional simultaneous interpretation may be required.
Demonstrate understanding of one or more Korean regional dialects.
Review audio and internet-based materials.
Transcribe with high levels of accuracy and fidelity to the original content.
Produce clear, well-written English-language reports.
Identify and summarize key facts and abstract concepts accurately.
Prioritize and extract critical information from large datasets.
Use reference materials effectively to support quality output.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and internet research tools is required.
Experience with HLT (Human Language Technology), CAT (Computer-Assisted Translation) tools, Language Learning Model (LLM) is highly desired.