Arabic Linguists {WMA

Leidos Inc; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an Arabic Linguist to provide expert linguistic support across translation, interpretation, transcription, and gisting for national security programs. A TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required and must be fully adjudicated before starting.

The role emphasizes accuracy in translating Arabic to English, handling dialects, and delivering high-quality English reports from audio or video materials. Proficiency with MS Office and strong research skills are expected.

Qualifications

• BA degree with 8+ years of relevant experience or Masters with 6+ years of experience.
• 5+ years of professional translation, transcription, and/or interpretation experience is highly desired.
• Must pass a language proficiency test and achieve 90%+ on English tests.

Responsibilities

• Translate materials from Arabic to English and vice versa with high accuracy.
• Provide consecutive and occasional simultaneous interpretation.
• Transcribe audio/visual content and produce English-language reports.

Skills

Arabic language

Translation

Transcription

Education

BA +8 yrs

MA +6 yrs

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Make a Global Impact - Join the Mission at Leidos

Are you ready to apply your linguistic expertise to meaningful work that directly supports national security? At Leidos, we bring together innovative minds, cutting-edge technology, and a commitment to excellence to solve the world's toughest challenges. Join a team where your contributions truly matter, and where you'll have the resources and support to thrive professionally and personally. TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

We are currently seeking a highly skilled Arabic Linguist to join our mission-driven team. This position requires a language professional capable of performing a wide range of complex linguistic tasks with precision and cultural insight.

What You’ll Do:

You will provide professional-level linguistic support across translation, interpretation, transcription, and Gisting including but not limited to:

Translation

• Accurately translate materials (both digital and hard copy) from Arabic into English and vice versa.
• Capture subtle nuances, cultural references, and abstract concepts with contextual accuracy.
• Capture geopolitical, regional, ethnic, and cultural references effectively.
• Use terminology and expression consistent with subject matter norms in the target language.

Interpretation

• Provide consecutive interpretation; simultaneous interpretation may occasionally be required.
• Maintain high fidelity and fluency, demonstrating understanding of regional dialects and cultural context.

Transcription

• 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.

Gisting and Summarization

• 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:

• TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.
• Clearance must be fully adjudicated before starting. Linguists can only begin work on contract with a fully adjudicated security clearance.

Qualifications:

• BA degree and 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6+ years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• 5+ years of professional and recent translation, transcription, and/or interpretation experience is highly desired,
• Experience working with or as a targeter preferred
• Must successfully complete a Leidos-administered language proficiency test or equivalent at the Primary level or higher.
• Must Score 90% or higher on English test.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and basic online research.