Tajik Linguist

About the Opportunity

Leidos is seeking a highly qualified Tajik Linguist to join our team. As a key member of our linguistic services, you will be responsible for processing materials and participating in situations requiring general professional capabilities.

Key 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.

Beyond Translation

• Able to interpret accurately. Typically, consecutive interpretation is needed, but simultaneous interpretation may be requested on rare occasions.
• Has a good understanding of one or more regional dialects.

What Sets You Apart:

• No clearance is required to apply for the job.
• After passing the required tests, we will sponsor security clearance and upgrade existing clearances to meet the program requirements.
• TS/SCI with polygraph is required. Linguists can only begin work on contract with a fully adjudicated security clearance.
• Attending and passing all sponsor related training is a requirement of employment
• 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.

The Perfect Candidate

• Experience deployed as a linguist advocating contingency operations.
• Knowledge of U.S. Intelligence Community, military, cryptologic, and law enforcement experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in Target and English.
• Linguists who are proficient in multiple languages are strongly desired.

Salary Information

We offer a competitive salary range of $72,150.00 - $130,425.00. This amount is based on your skills, qualifications, and experience.

About 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.