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Leidos

Kurdish Linguist

Dulles, VA · On-site

$73K - $132K/yr

Translation * Accurately translate materials (both digital and hard copy) from Kurdish into English ... Candidate must be able to support the contract 24/7 when on travel. Why Leidos? At Leidos, we're ...

Leidos

Kurdish Linguist

Dunn Loring, VA · On-site

$73K - $132K/yr

Translation * Accurately translate materials (both digital and hard copy) from Kurdish into English ... Candidate must be able to support the contract 24/7 when on travel. Why Leidos? At Leidos, we're ...

Leidos

Kurdish Linguist

Reston, VA · On-site

Translation * Accurately translate materials (both digital and hard copy) from Kurdish into English ... Candidate must be able to support the contract 24/7 when on travel. Why Leidos? At Leidos, we're ...

Leidos

Kurdish Linguist

Reston, VA · On-site

Translation * Accurately translate materials (both digital and hard copy) from Kurdish into English ... Candidate must be able to support the contract 24/7 when on travel. Why Leidos? At Leidos, we're ...

Leidos

Kurdish Linguist

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$73K - $132K/yr

Translation * Accurately translate materials (both digital and hard copy) from Kurdish into English ... Candidate must be able to support the contract 24/7 when on travel. Why Leidos? At Leidos, we're ...

Leidos

Kurdish Linguist

Centreville, VA · On-site

$73K - $132K/yr

Translation * Accurately translate materials (both digital and hard copy) from Kurdish into English ... Candidate must be able to support the contract 24/7 when on travel. Why Leidos? At Leidos, we're ...

Leidos

Kurdish Linguist

Merrifield, VA · On-site

$73K - $132K/yr

Translation * Accurately translate materials (both digital and hard copy) from Kurdish into English ... Candidate must be able to support the contract 24/7 when on travel. Why Leidos? At Leidos, we're ...

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How much do kurdish translator contract jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for kurdish translator contract in the United States is $57,200.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,000.00 and $57,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Kurdish Translator Contract vs Kurdish Interpreter?

AspectKurdish Translator ContractKurdish Interpreter
CredentialsLanguage proficiency, translation certifications (e.g., ATA)Language proficiency, interpretation certifications (e.g., CI, CMI)
Work EnvironmentWritten translation, remote or office-basedReal-time spoken communication, on-site or remote
Employer & Industry UsagePublishing, legal, medical, business sectorsConferences, legal proceedings, medical consultations
Search & Comparison IntentFocus on written translation servicesFocus on spoken interpretation services

The main difference between Kurdish Translator Contract and Kurdish Interpreter lies in their work mode: the former specializes in written translation, often involving documents and texts, while the latter provides real-time spoken interpretation during conversations or events. Both roles require language proficiency and relevant certifications, but they serve different communication needs within various industries.

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Infographic showing various Kurdish Translator Contract job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 14% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,200 per year, or $27.5 per hour.

Kurdish Kurmanji and Kurdish Badini Linguist

Fort Eisenhower, GA

CSM Solutions Inc
Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing • 11 - 50 employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Provide interpretation and translation services, including transcription, for military and operational missions.

  • Perform document exploitation, research, and analysis of foreign language documents and intercepted data to extract key information.

  • Offer cultural and ethnic context for translations and interpretations, and provide expert opinions on the meaning and intent of statements.

Job description

CAT III Linguists shall provide interpretation and translation services as required by the supported forces. Linguists will be required to transcribe and/or translate source material, both printed and audio; and provide analysis and reporting of translated foreign language source material. Linguists will be supporting 24/7 missions and shift work may therefore be required.

  • Provide foreign language support services, including transcription, and translation/interpretation (comprising idiomatic translations of non-technical material using correct syntax and expression from English to the SCRL language(s) or vice versa) services in support of military interrogations, intelligence collection, and other operational missions.
  • Provide any and all cultural and ethnic context of translations, interpretations, and transcriptions with an expert linguist?s opinion given to the supported organization or agency as to the most likely meaning/intent of terms, phrases, or statements that may have multiple valid interpretations.
  • Perform document exploitation, scan, research, and analyze foreign language documents and intercepted data for key information; and must be able to supplement interpretations and translations with information pertinent and specific to professional fields; such as medicine, scientific, engineering, legal, etc. and identify and extract information components meeting military information requirement list criteria as well as provide input to reports.

Qualifications:

  • Native proficiency is preferred, not required.
  • Must be a US Citizen
  • Must have at minimum (2) years? experience in interpretation/translation
  • Interagency Language Round Table (ILR) level 3 in both Target Language and English.
  • Must have document exploitation skills
  • Must have in-depth geopolitical knowledge
  • Must be computer literate
  • Must have at minimum an ACTIVE TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance
  • Must be able to pass a polygraph and a CI Focus Interview
  • Able to understand the essentials of all speech in a standard dialect and to follow accurately the essentials of conversations between educated native speakers, understand radio broadcasts, news stories similar to wire service reports, oral reports, some oral technical reports, and public addresses on non-technical subjects.
  • Able to produce idiomatic translations of non-technical material using correct syntax and expression from English to the target language and vice versa.
  • Able to interpret/translate using colloquial and slang words and phrases.
  • Able to conduct consecutive and accurate translations, transcription, and interpretation of ongoing conversations/activities and intelligence activities to/from the target language.
  • Able to accurately provide the cultural and ethnic context of translations and interpretations and provide advice on the cultural and ethnic significance of statements, conversations, situations, documents, etc.
  • Able to accurately perform document exploitation (scan, research, and analyze foreign language documents for intelligence information and identify/extract information components meeting military information requirement list criteria.
  • Working proficiency in both Kurdish ? Kurmanji and Kurdish ? Badini is required.

Security Requirements:

  • Must have at minimum an ACTIVE TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance
  • Must be able to pass a polygraph and a CI Focus Interview
  • Due to Federal Contract Regulations, U.S. Citizenship is required for these positions