Linguist/Translator

Company: Leidos Holdings Inc.
Location: Reston
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Description

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Leidos is currently soliciting experienced and highly qualified linguists in various languages. The linguist will perform a full range of activities in processing materials or participating in situations requiring a general professional capability as follows:

DESIRED PRIMARY LANGUAGES: Farsi, Dari, Pashto, Kurdish, Somali, Russian, Korean, Chinese, Khmer, and Slovak.

Translation:

• Can accurately translate reports/texts in electronic and hard-copy formats that not only contain facts but also some abstract language showing an ability to capture intended implications and many nuances.
• Can generally capture geopolitical, regional, ethnic, and cultural elements in text. Word choice and expression generally adhere to target language (TL) norms and means of expression specific to subject field (s) and are strong enough to allow translator to operate successively in that field.

Interpretation:

• Able to interpret accurately. Normally consecutive interpretation is needed, but on rare occasions simultaneous interpretation may be requested
• Has good understanding of one or more regional dialects.

Transcription:

• Reviews audio or internet materials, transcribes with high degree of accuracy and expression.
• Must possess excellent English-language written communication skills for preparing reports.
• Has good understanding of one or more regional dialects.

Gisting/Summarizing:

• Is able to identify and accurately summarize factual points as well as abstract concepts.
• Can triage documentation to isolate pertinent and nuanced info.
• Master use of reference materials. Must possess computer skills; including MS Office, to be able to produce written translations and products and sufficient internet skills that will allow basic research on the Web.
• Must possess excellent English-language verbal communication skills for giving briefings.

Security Clearance Requirements:

• After passing all the required tests, we will able to sponsor new clearances and can upgrade existing security clearances. TS/SCI with polygraph will be required. Linguist cannot begin work on contract without a fully adjudicated security clearance.

Education Requirements:

• BA/BS and/or equivalent formal military training or 8+ years of related work experience.

Language Testing Requirements:

• All candidates will be required to take and pass a language test administered by LEIDOS/ an accepted commercial testing vendors.

Desired Skills:

• Experience deployed as a linguist supporting contingency operations,
• Knowledge of U.S. Intelligence Community, military, cryptologic, law enforcement experience
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in Target and English,
• Linguists who are proficient in multiple languages are strongly desired.

Guidelines on Residence/Travel:

• Travel OCONUS is a REQUIREMENT for some of the languages under this program unless otherwise specified. Candidate must be able to support the contract 24/7 when on travel.

External Referral Bonus:

Eligible

Potential for Telework:

No

Clearance Level Required:

None

Travel:

No

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Day

Requisition Category:

Professional

Job Family:

Intelligence

Pay Range:

About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500 information technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world's toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. The company's 39,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $12.30 billion for the fiscal year ended January 1, 2021. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here.

Securing Your Data

Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information at any part of the employment application process. And Leidos will communicate with you only through emails that are sent from a Leidos.com email address. If you receive an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information, please report the email to [email protected].

Commitment to Diversity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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