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Pashto/Dari Linguist

Reston, VA · On-site

Pashto/Dari Linguist 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 ...

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Pashto/Dari Linguist

Pashto/Dari Linguist

Leidos

Reston, VA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 27 days ago

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Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 147 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Pashto/Dari Linguist
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. Leidos will sponsor and upgrade security clearances for eligible candidates.
We are currently seeking a highly skilled Pashto linguist with proficiency in Dari to join our mission-driven team. This role requires a language expert capable of handling a diverse range of complex linguistic tasks with accuracy, cultural awareness, and insight.
Travel is required both OCONUS and CONUS and is at the discretion of the customer.
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 Pashto and Dari 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:
  • No clearance required to apply.
  • Able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph (must be fully adjudicated before work begins). Leidos will sponsor candidates after passing all the required language tests.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree and 4 - 8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2 - 6 years of prior relevant experience. (Additional years of experience may be considered 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 Primary 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 screen as required by the program.
  • Successfully completing the required weapons training.
  • Travel is required both OCONUS and CONUS and is at the discretion of the customer. Candidate must be able to support the contract 24/7 when on travel.

Why Leidos?
At Leidos, we're not just offering a job - we're offering a mission. As part of the 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.
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!
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:
June 17, 2025
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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