Arabic Consecutive Linguist

Via Logic LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an Arabic Consecutive Linguist in Arlington, VA to support defense legal teams with interviews of detainees and witnesses. The role covers translation, interpretation, and transcription for court preparation and Military Commissions proceedings in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, with extensive travel.

Requirements include 5+ years of related experience, BA/BS or equivalent, TS/SCI clearance, ILR 3 in Arabic and ILR 3 in English, and willingness to deploy to overseas locations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related work experience.
• BA/BS or equivalent formal military training or related experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• Must be available for 60% travel.
• Achieve a minimum score of an ILR 3 in Arabic and ILR 3 in English (Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing).
• Demonstrated history of translation projects maintaining meaning.
• Ability to translate/interpret general and legal materials.

Responsibilities

• Review Arabic source material and prepare accurate translations or transcripts in idiomatic English.
• Provide interpretation, translation, and transcription support for detainees and witnesses.
• Interpret consecutively as required and reproduce the speaker's message after pauses.
• Translate between English and Arabic with accuracy and thoroughness.
• Transcribe audio/video material into English.

Skills

Translation

Interpretation

Consecutive

Arabic proficiency

English proficiency

TS/SCI clearance

ILR 3 Arabic

ILR 3 English

Travel readiness

Detainee interviews

Education

BA/BS or equivalent

Military training accepted

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Templates & dictionaries

Job description

UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL

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 sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. Are you ready for your next career challenge? Ready to see the World?

THE MISSION

Leidos has an exciting potential future opportunity for an Arabic Consecutive Linguist based in Arlington, VA. We are proactively looking to identify highly qualified linguists to support a DoD customer in the National Capital Region (NCR), with extensive travel to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The linguist will provide language support services including interpretation, translation, and transcription in assisting defense counsels with interviews of detainees and witnesses for court rooms and case preparation for Military Commissions hearings that are held in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Interested candidates must already possess a current TS/SCI security clearance.

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THE CHALLENGE

The Arabic Linguist will support the Leidos Defense Sector and be assigned to a defense legal team conducting interviews of detainee and witnesses for court rooms and case preparation for the Military Commissions hearings held in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The linguist will provide interpretation, translation, and transcription of discovery material. Place of performance shall vary with requirements. The places of performance will be the National Capital Region (NCR) and a significant amount of the work will occur at the Office of Military Commissions (OMC) deployed facility at US Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and some other overseas locations. Additional work shall be performed on site at the OMC facilities in the National Capital Region.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Review general and technical source material in the Arabic language to prepare accurate written translations, and/or transcriptions in idiomatic English.
• Provide interpretation, translation, and transcription support to include assisting defense counsels with interviews of detainees and witnesses.
• Interpret in the consecutive mode required by the setting and reproduce the original message after the speaker pauses, such as in the "question and answer" mode in which the speaker completes his statement and the interpreter begins to interpret after the statement is completed.
• Translate the full meaning of a written text from one language to another. Provide accurate and thorough translations from English into Arabic language or from a Arabic language into English of documents as provided by the defense legal teams.
• Transcribe audio/video discovery material into English.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING (REQUIRED):

• 5+ years of related work experience
• BA/BS and or equivalent formal military training or related experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• Must be available for 60% travel.
• Achieve a minimum score of an Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) 3 in Arabic
• and 3 in English for Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing, with a preference given to a 3+.
• Demonstrated history of working on translation projects and in maintaining the integrity and meaning of the translated material.
• Ability to conduct and prepare accurate translation, and/or transcriptions of general and technical legal materials.
• Ability to write and speak in a clear, concise, and professional manner in the Arabic and English.
• Ability to provide written translation of documents with error free in a gist, detailed summary, or full translation format utilizing approved templates and dictionaries in the time allotted, while maintaining the integrity and meaning of material.
• Ability to write and speak clearly and coherently in Arabic and English.
• Ability to read a variety of unfamiliar subjects, relate ideas, make intelligent inferences, and rarely misunderstand the intent of the writer.
• Ability to accurately format, proofread, edit, apply graphic designs, and other software functions needed to meet customer product expectations.
• Ability to translate or interpret conversations accurately and clearly.
• Ability to consistently deliver a quality product within the established standards.
• Ability to meet and strive to exceed minimum production levels and standards in number of pages translated.
• Be proficient in MS Office programs (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and be computer literate.
• Ability to deploy to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and other overseas locations on short notice for an extended period, staying in housing based on availability for Commission hearings and for investigative and case preparation work, and will be required to attend all sessions of trial, seated at the defense table.
• Ability to interact positively with Leidos government customer and co-workers at all times.
• Team player who is able to communicate effectively with colleagues, addresses tasks quickly and efficiently, and collaborates on group projects.
• Willing to work long hours to meet mission demands.
• Sufficient technical aptitude to gain a working knowledge on job-required tools and processes.

CLEARANCE

Must currently possess a minimum TS/SCI in DISS.

YOU MIGHT ALSO HAVE:

• Background or experience in the military, DLI
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Native-level proficiency in Arabic

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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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.