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• Make a Global Impact - Join the Mission at Leidos

  Are you ready to apply your linguistic expertise to meaningful work that directly supports national security? At Leidos, we bring together innovative minds, cutting-edge technology, and a commitment to excellence to solve the world's toughest challenges. Join a team where your contributions truly matter, and where you'll have the resources and support to thrive professionally and personally. TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required

  We are currently seeking a highly skilled Arabic Linguist to join our mission-driven team. This position requires a language professional capable of performing a wide range of complex linguistic tasks with precision and cultural insight.

  What You'll Do:

  You will provide professional-level linguistic support across translation, interpretation, transcription, and Gisting including but not limited to:

  Translation

  • Accurately translate materials (both digital and hard copy) from Arabic into English and vice versa.

  • Capture subtle nuances, cultural references, and abstract concepts with contextual accuracy.

  • Capture geopolitical, regional, ethnic, and cultural references effectively.

  • Use terminology and expression consistent with subject matter norms in the target language.

  Interpretation

  • Provide consecutive interpretation; simultaneous interpretation may occasionally be required.

  • Maintain high fidelity and fluency, demonstrating understanding of regional dialects and cultural context.

  Transcription

  • Listen to audio or review internet-based content and transcribe accurately and efficiently.

  • Produce high-quality English-language reports based on audio/visual materials.

  • Demonstrate nuanced understanding of dialectical variations.

  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.

  Security Clearance:

  • Must be fully cleared (Willing to sponsor if candidate hasTS/SCI with CI)

  Qualifications:

  • BA degree and 15+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 13+ years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.

  • Translation and/or interpretation degree is highly desired

  • HLT experience a plus

  • Must successfully complete a Leidos-administered language proficiency test or equivalent at the senior level or higher.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and basic online research.

  • All candidates must take and pass language tests administered by LEIDOS/an accepted commercial testing vendor.

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience supporting contingency operations as a deployed linguist.

  • Familiarity with the U.S. Intelligence Community, military operations, or law enforcement environments.

  • Ability to effectively brief and communicate findings to various stakeholders.

  • Proficiency in multiple languages is a strong asset.

  Additional Information:

  • Attending and passing all sponsor related training is a requirement of employment.

  • All Candidates must take and successfully pass a medical laboratory and/or physical screenas required by theprogram.

  • Successfully completing the required weapons training.

  • Travel OCONUS is required.

  Why Leidos?

  At Leidos, we're not just offering a job - we're offering a mission. As part of the Leidos Intel Sector, you'll contribute to a safer world by enabling critical intelligence efforts with AI, machine learning, and digital modernization, Mission Software Systems. From safeguarding ports and borders to anticipating geopolitical instability years in advance, our linguists play an integral role in shaping global security.

  We value innovation, collaboration, and integrity - and we are looking for people who are driven to make a difference.

  Ready to Elevate Your Career?

  If you're a passionate linguist ready to support impactful work on a global scale, we encourage you to apply today. Your greatest work is ahead.

  #MSBA

  At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that provide them with an opportunity to thrive, professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We're excited to learn more about you, apply today!

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The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.