Translation Expert with Global Reach

7 days ago


Reston, Virginia, United States Leidos Full time
Unlock Your Potential as a Makonde/Kimakonde Translator

Are you an experienced and highly skilled linguist looking for your next challenge? Leidos has an exciting opportunity for you.

We are seeking a talented translator who can tackle a full range of activities and thrive in situations requiring a professional level of expertise. Our ideal candidate is an expert at identifying and accurately summarizing factual points and abstract concepts, and can triage documentation to isolate the most pertinent and nuanced information.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Able to accurately translate reports/texts in electronic and hard-copy formats that contain facts and some abstract language showing an ability to capture intended implications and many nuances.
  • Can generally capture geopolitical, regional, ethnic, and cultural elements in text. Word choice and expression generally adhere to target language (TL) norms and means of expression specific to subject field(s) and are strong enough to allow translator to operate successively in that field.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • BA/BS and/or equivalent formal military training and 4-8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2-6 years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
  • All candidates must take and pass a language test administered by LEIDOS/an accepted commercial testing vendor.
  • Tiered security clearance sponsorship available after passing required tests.

Why Leidos?

At Leidos, we empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. We deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customer's success.

What Sets You Apart:

  • No clearance is required to apply for the job.
  • Leidos will sponsor security clearance and upgrade existing clearances to meet program requirements.

Pursue a Fulfilling Career with Competitive Pay:

The estimated salary for this position ranges from $68,900.00 to $124,550.00 annually, depending on qualifications and location.



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