Forensic Linguistics Jobs (NOW HIRING)

• The Intel Sector is currently looking experiencedRussian/Spanish TriageExaminersin 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 haveoperational experience within theSpanish/Chineselanguage.

  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 inHausa and Spanishlinguist 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 a3/3 in Reading and Listening inSpanish/Chineseand 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 activeTS/SCI with polygraphclearance.

  • Current or recent SCI-level access is a significant advantage and preferred.

  • Must be able to pass a polygraph and SubjectInterview.

  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 DigitalForensics/eDiscovery/Documentand 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 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.

  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, visitwww.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 atwww.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 atLeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.

  If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to theU.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.

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.