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• Job Description

  Job Description
  Senior Spanish Linguist

  Leidos is seeking highly qualified and experienced Senior Spanish Linguist to support our National Security Programs. This role requires advanced linguistic and Interpretation capabilities and cultural knowledge to support a wide range of mission-critical activities.

  Primary Responsibilities:

  As a Spanish Linguist linguist, you will engage in the full range of language services - bringing expertise to translation, interpretation, transcription, summarization, and analysis" Or "Step into the role of a linguist where you'll apply your skills across the entire spectrum of language services -from translating and interpreting to transcribing, summarizing, and analyzing complex content. Key duties include but not limited to:

  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 written materials in both electronic and hard-copy formats.

  • Convey not only factual content but also nuanced meaning and implied context.

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

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

  Interpretation

  • Provide accurate consecutive interpretation; occasional simultaneous interpretation may be required.

  • Demonstrate understanding of one or more Korean regional dialects.

  Transcription

  • Review audio and internet-based materials.

  • Transcribe with high levels of accuracy and fidelity to the original content.

  • Produce clear, well-written English-language reports.

  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.

  Technical Skills

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and internet research tools is required.

  • Experience with HLT (Human Language Technology), CAT (Computer-Assisted Translation) tools, Language Learning Model (LLM) is highly desired.

  Qualifications:

  • TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required (must be fully adjudicated before work begins).

  • Bachelor's degree with 8 - 12 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with 6-10 years of related experience. (Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.)

  • 4+ years of professional and recent translation and interpretation experience.

  • Must have interpretation skills.

  • Candidates must have experience in the Intelligence Community and Operations.

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

  • Translation and/or interpretation degree is highly desired

  • 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.

  Security Clearance:

  • TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required to begin work.

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior experience supporting contingency operations as a deployed linguist.

  • Candidates must pass language proficiency testing.

  • Additional language proficiency is strongly preferred.

  • Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written formats in English and Target Language.

  Additional Information:

  • Travel: Up to 25%

  Why Join Us?
  At Leidos, you'll join a team of dedicated professionals supporting a critical national mission. We invest in your growth through comprehensive training, career development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. 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!

  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!

• Program Name

  Program Name

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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.