Arabic/French Linguists

Via Logic LLC; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training sponsorship

Travel opportunities

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a highly skilled bilingual linguist fluent in Arabic and French to support national security operations. This role involves accurate translation, interpretation, transcription, and the ability to capture cultural nuances. The candidate should have relevant experience and a degree in translation or interpretation. The position provides opportunities for growth and requires passing language proficiency tests. This is a full-time role based in Virginia, with potential travel requirements.

Qualifications

• 4 to 8 years of relevant experience or 2 to 6 years with a Master's degree.
• Translation and/or interpretation degree is highly desired.
• Proficiency in preferred languages.

Responsibilities

• Translate materials from Arabic & French into English and vice versa.
• Provide consecutive and occasional simultaneous interpretation.
• Transcribe audio accurately and efficiently.

Skills

Fluent in Arabic

Fluent in French

Linguistic accuracy

Cultural competence

Transcription skills

Basic online research

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Leidos is seeking a highly skilled bilingual linguist fluent in Arabic and French to support national security operations. The role requires expertise in translation, interpretation, transcription, and gisting.

Responsibilities

• Accurately translate materials (digital or hard copy) from Arabic & French into English and vice versa.
• Capture subtle nuances, cultural references, and abstract concepts with contextual accuracy.
• Use terminology and expression consistent with subject‑matter norms in the target language.
• Provide consecutive interpretation; simultaneous interpretation may occasionally be required.
• Maintain high fidelity and fluency, demonstrating understanding of regional dialects and cultural context.
• Listen to audio or review internet‑based content and transcribe accurately and efficiently.
• Produce high‑quality English‑language reports based on audio/visual materials.
• Demonstrate nuanced understanding of dialectical variations.
• 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.

Security Clearance

• No clearance required to apply.
• Able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph (must be fully adjudicated before work begins). Leidos will sponsor candidates after passing required language tests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 4–8 years of prior relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 2–6 years of relevant experience. Additional years may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Translation and/or interpretation degree is highly desired.
• HLT experience a plus.
• Must successfully complete a Leidos‑administered language proficiency test or equivalent at the Primary level or higher.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and basic online research.
• All candidates must take and pass language tests administered by Leidos or an accepted commercial testing vendor.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting contingency operations as a deployed linguist.
• 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.

Additional Information

• Attendance and passing of all sponsor‑related training is a requirement of employment.
• All candidates must take and successfully pass a medical laboratory and/or physical screen as required by the program.
• Successfully completing the required weapons training.
• Travel required both OCONUS and CONUS and is at the discretion of the customer. Candidate must be able to support the contract 24/7 when on travel.

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.