Bilingual Arabic/French Linguist — Security Translator

Leidos; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos, based in Reston, Virginia, seeks a Bilingual Linguist (Arabic/French) to translate, interpret, transcribe, and summarize complex materials for national security programs. You will work with accuracy, cultural awareness, and insight across diverse tasks and datasets.

Travel is required both OCONUS and CONUS; the role may require obtaining a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and sponsorship for eligible candidates. Strong language proficiency and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 4–8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2–6 years of prior relevant experience.
• 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/an accepted commercial testing vendor.

Responsibilities

• Translate materials from Arabic & French into English and vice versa with contextual accuracy.
• Provide consecutive and possibly simultaneous interpretation.
• Listen to audio or review content and transcribe accurately into English reports.
• Identify and summarize key facts and abstract concepts from large datasets.

Skills

Arabic

French

Translation

Consecutive interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Masters

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Leidos, based in Reston, Virginia, seeks a Bilingual Linguist (Arabic/French) to translate, interpret, transcribe, and summarize complex materials for national security programs. You will work with accuracy, cultural awareness, and insight across diverse tasks and datasets.

Travel is required both OCONUS and CONUS; the role may require obtaining a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and sponsorship for eligible candidates. Strong language proficiency and MS Office skills are essential.