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Hausa/Chinese Triage Examiners

Bethesda, MD · On-site

Graduate of the Defense Language Institute Spanish or Chinese Course. * An advanced degree in one of the following fields: Engineering, Computer Science, Chemistry, Physics, Legal, Medical, Banking ...

BlueForce Inc

ELT Instructor

Carrollton, TX · On-site

Shall use Defense Language Institute English Language Center (DLIELC) courseware, methodology and processes. * Comply with DLIELC test administration and security procedures. * Provide students with ...

SNAP Inc

Production Coordinator/Site Lead

Seaside, CA · On-site

Defense Language Institute, Seaside, CA * Tax Terms: W2 Only / Salary: Competitive salary with benefits package * Clearance: Secret security clearance required, active clearance preferred * SNAP, Inc ...

SNAP Inc

Production Coordinator/Site Lead

Seaside, CA · On-site

Defense Language Institute, Seaside, CA * Tax Terms: W2 Only / Salary: Competitive salary with benefits package * Clearance: Secret security clearance required, active clearance preferred * SNAP, Inc ...

Madison College

PT Instructor Pool - Arabic

Madison, WI · On-site

$16.75 - $22/hr

OR 1. Master's degree in any field. 2. An Arabic Linguist Certification from the Defense Language Institute (DLI) of the United States Department of Defense (DoD). 3. The ability to demonstrate an ...

Employment | Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center

$90K/yr

Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce * Executive Order (E.O.) 12721 * Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan * Land Management ...

U.S. Army

Intelligence Analysts (35M)

Houston, TX · On-site

... Defense Foreign Language Institute required if Soldier is not fluent in a foreign language * 101 ASVAB Score: Skilled Technical (ST) SKILLS YOU'LL LEARN: * Intelligence Collection * Debriefing ...

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As of Jun 25, 2026, the average yearly pay for defense language institute in the United States is $44,079.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39,500.00 and $50,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Defense Language Institute vs Military Linguist?

AspectDefense Language InstituteMilitary Linguist
CredentialsLanguage proficiency certifications, military trainingLanguage skills, military clearance, specialized training
Work EnvironmentClassrooms, language labs, military basesField operations, military bases, intelligence units
Employer & IndustryU.S. Department of Defense, military educationU.S. military branches, defense agencies

Defense Language Institute provides language education and certification, while Military Linguists apply those skills in operational settings. Both roles are integral to military language programs but differ in focus—training versus field application.

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Infographic showing various Defense Language Institute job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 95% Full Time, and 4% Part Time. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,079 per year, or $21.2 per hour.
Hausa/Chinese Triage Examiners

Hausa/Chinese Triage Examiners

Leidos

Bethesda, MD • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago

Leidos rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 147 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

56th of 429 rated business services

Job description

  • The Intel Sector is currently looking experienced Hausa/Chinese Triage Examiners in various languages to perform media exploitation (MEDEX) and triage in support a customer in the National Capital Region (NCR). Triage Examiners should be experienced in general linguist operations and Document and Media Exploitation (DOMEX) operations, and are expected to leverage language and analytical skills, as well as advanced computer systems aptitude in addressing triage examination projects. Triage Examiners will perform eDiscovery examinations of electronic media for content of interest using a suite of forensic examination tools and will identify and prioritize items of importance for further processing, in accordance with customer standard operating procedures. Examiners will also be expected to communicate effectively and provide ad-hoc notification to superiors on task progress and significant findings, and to produce a report of their findings for further dissemination to customer(s).
    Required Language: Spanish/Chinese
    The primary responsibilities of the Triage Examiners are:
    • Perform data discovery on large datasets of foreign language material and identify essential elements of information.
    • Convert, reformat, parse, and otherwise exploit media files using customer tools to ensure compatibility and readability for translation systems.
    • Prepare files and metadata for transfer to translation systems, including review of foreign-language data.
    • Produce report of findings and disseminate to customer, analysts, and liaison officers.
    • Prepare accurate written gists, translations, and/or transcriptions of general and technical material.
    • Candidate must have operational experience within the Spanish/Chinese language.

    Basic Qualifications
    • Must have the sufficient language skills, analytic skills, and technical aptitude to gain proficiency with job-required tools and processes (On-the-job training may be provided as needed to address customer-specific needs, with ongoing evaluations throughout train-up period).
    • Native-level proficiency in English.
    • Two years of overall experience in Spanish and Chinese linguist operations (i.e. translation, language analysis), and two years of experience performing media examination for Document and Media Exploitation projects.
    • Willingness to perform occasional shift work to meet mission demands.
    • Achieve a minimum score of a 3/3 in Reading and Listening in Hausa/Chinese and 3+/3+ for Reading and Listening in English.
    • BA degree and/or 4 prior relevant experience in lieu of degree, or Masters with 2 years of prior relevant experience.
    • Ability to compose summarizations of highly technical and complex subjects that are both succinct and accessible to a general reader.
    • Outcomes-based problem solving of ill-defined and abstract problems.
    • Ability to maintain project momentum while working independently with limited oversight over a long period of time.
    • Ability to quickly scan and process a large amount of material in a foreign language for essential elements of information.
    • Ability to comprehend customer prioritization requirements and apply them to files under review, as well as apply personal judgment when assessing the potential value of files and information.
    • Demonstrated history of working on screening or translation projects and in maintaining the integrity and meaning of the translated material.
    • Demonstrated ability to communicate in a professional manner (email, spoken, & reports).
    • Ability to make sound decisions and handle stress, while meeting deadlines and performing in a high-paced environment.
    • Familiarity with report writing styles for DOD and IC consumers.
    • Possess a working proficiency in standard computer systems and office programs, with additional experience in media examination tools.
    • Ability to use or train to proficiency on customer specific software programs and tools.

    Clearance
    • Must currently possess at least an active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance.
    • Current or recent SCI-level access is a significant advantage and preferred.
    • Must be able to pass a polygraph and Subject Interview.

    Preferred Qualifications
    • Native-level proficiency in foreign language
    • Graduate of the Defense Language Institute Spanish or Chinese Course.
    • An advanced degree in one of the following fields: Engineering, Computer Science, Chemistry, Physics, Legal, Medical, Banking and Financing, Foreign Military, Forensics
    • Familiarity with Digital Forensics/eDiscovery/Document and Media Exploitation (DOMEX) processes and specialized tools (i.e. FTK, enCase, or similar).
    • Past performance as a media examiner in support of DOD or IC customers.

    If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.
    Original Posting:
    February 23, 2026
    For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
    Pay Range:
    Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00
    The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.
    About Leidos
    Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. 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 at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
    Securing Your Data
    Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.
    If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
    Commitment to Non-Discrimination
    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.

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:
May 6, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.

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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable practices. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community.

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