Arabic Linguists {WMA

Localizationacademy; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in the United States is seeking an Arabic Linguist to support national security missions with translation, interpretation, transcription and gisting. TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required and must be fully adjudicated before starting.

The role demands a language professional with proven experience, strong cultural insight, and the ability to produce high-quality English reports from Arabic material. Travel up to 0-25% may be required.

Qualifications

• BA degree and 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6+ years of prior relevant experience.
• 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.
• HLT experience a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and basic online research.
• All candidates must take and pass language tests administered by LEIDOS/an accepted commercial testing vendor.

Responsibilities

• Provide translation from Arabic to English and vice versa with accuracy and cultural nuance.
• Provide consecutive and occasional simultaneous interpretation.
• Transcribe audio or video content into high-quality English reports.
• Identify and summarize key facts and abstract concepts from large datasets.
• Use reference materials to support quality output.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

Make a Global Impact u2013 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 worldu2019s 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 Youu2019ll 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.
• HLT experience a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and basic online research.
• All candidates must take and pass language tests administered by LEIDOS/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

• Attending and passing all sponsor related training is a requirement of employment.
• Successfully completing the required language assessments.
• 0-25% travel is required.

Why Leidos?

At Leidos, weu2019re not just offering a job u2014 weu2019re offering a mission. As part of the Leidos Intel Sector, you'll contribute to a safer world by enabling critical intelligence efforts with AI, machine learning, and digital modernization, Mission Software Systems. From safeguarding ports and borders to anticipating geopolitical instability years in advance, our linguists play an integral role in shaping global security.

We value innovation, collaboration, and integrity u2014 and we are looking for people who are driven to make a difference.

Ready to Elevate Your Career?

If youu2019re a passionate linguist ready to support impactful work on a global scale, we encourage you to apply today. Your greatest work is ahead.

At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that provide them with an opportunity to thrive, professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. Weu2019re excited to learn more about you, apply today!

#MSB

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo u2014 because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 u2014 and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Pay Range

Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.