Arabic Linguist - TS/SCI Polygraph | Global Ops

Leidos

United States

On-site

USD 92,000 - 167,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Leidos is seeking an Arabic Linguist with a polygraph to support the Intelligence Community. The role requires translation, interpretation, transcription, and gisting, with a focus on accuracy, cultural insight, and geopolitical nuance.

Candidates must hold an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and be eligible for upgrade. The position demands at least 3+ years of translation/interpreting experience, MS Office proficiency, and readiness to travel OCONUS to support the contract around the

Qualifications

Active TS/SCI security clearance with a polygraph; eligible for upgrade.
Bachelor's degree with 8–12 years or Master's with 6–10 years of related experience.
3+ years of professional translation and interpretation experience.
Must pass Leidos language proficiency test at Senior level or higher.
Translation/interpretation degree is highly desired.
US immigration experience highly desired.
Willing to travel OCONUS; able to support the contract 24/7 when traveling.

Responsibilities

Provide professional linguistic support across translation, interpretation, transcription, and gisting.
Translate Arabic materials into English and vice versa, with contextual accuracy.
Provide consecutive interpretation; occasional simultaneous interpretation.
Transcribe audio and produce high-quality English reports from multimedia.
Identify and summarize key facts from large datasets.
Use reference materials to support quality output.