Senior Linguist

5 days ago


Reston, Virginia, United States Leidos Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced linguist to join our team at Leidos, where we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people. Our mission is to ensure that our intelligence customers have the right tools, technologies, and tactics to keep pace with an ever-evolving security landscape.

About the Role

As a Senior Linguist, you will be responsible for processing materials and participating in situations requiring general professional capabilities. Your primary objective will be to provide high-quality translation, interpretation, and transcription services to support our customers' mission.

  • Translate reports/texts in electronic and hard-copy formats that contain facts and some abstract language, capturing intended implications and nuances.
  • Capture geopolitical, regional, ethnic, and cultural elements in text, adhering to target language norms and means of expression specific to subject fields.
  • Interpret accurately, with consecutive interpretation being the primary requirement, but simultaneous interpretation may be requested on rare occasions.
  • Transcribe audio or internet materials with a high degree of accuracy and expression.
About You

To succeed in this role, you will need to possess excellent English-language verbal communication skills, computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office, and the ability to conduct basic research on the Web. A good understanding of one or more regional dialects is also essential. We welcome candidates who are proficient in multiple languages and have experience deployed as a linguist advocating contingency operations.

What We Offer

At Leidos, we offer a dynamic and challenging work environment, competitive salary, and opportunities for career growth and development. The estimated annual salary for this position is $96,837, based on industry standards and your level of experience. If you are passionate about providing high-quality language services and supporting national security, please submit your application today.



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