Bilingual Arabic & French Translator & Interpreter

Leidos; 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

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.