Bilingual Linguist (Arabic/French)

Leidos Inc; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 73,450 - 132,775; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a bilingual linguist to support national security tasks including translation, interpretation, transcription, and gisting/summarization. Travel (OCONUS/CONUS) may be required, with language testing and TS/SCI clearance considerations.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s with 4–8 years or Master’s with 2–6 years of related experience, proficiency in Arabic and French, and strong Microsoft Office skills. Language tests are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 4–8 years of relevant experience or Master’s with 2–6 years of relevant experience.
• Translation and/or interpretation degree is highly desired.
• HLT experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and basic online research.
• All candidates must take and pass language tests administered by Leidos or an accepted vendor.

Responsibilities

• Translation – translate materials from Arabic and French into English and vice versa with contextual accuracy.
• Interpretation – provide consecutive interpretation; occasional simultaneous interpretation may be required.
• Transcription – listen to audio or review content and transcribe accurately.
• Gisting and Summarization – identify and summarize key facts and abstract concepts from large datasets.

Skills

Arabic

French

English

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 4–8 years relevant experience

Master’s degree with 2–6 years relevant experience

Tools

HLT

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

Bilingual Linguist (Arabic/French)

Leidos is seeking a highly skilled bilingual linguist to support national security-related linguistic tasks, including translation, interpretation, transcription, and gisting/summarization. This role may require travel (OCONUS and CONUS) at the discretion of the customer and may involve language testing and security clearance processes.

What You'll Do

• Translation – Accurately translate materials (digital and hard copy) from Arabic and French into English and vice versa; capture nuances, cultural references, and abstract concepts with contextual accuracy; ensure terminology and expressions align with subject matter norms.

• Interpretation – Provide consecutive interpretation; simultaneous interpretation may be required; maintain high fidelity and fluency with awareness of regional dialects and cultural context.

• Transcription – Listen to audio or review content and transcribe accurately; produce high-quality English-language reports; understand dialectical variations.

• Gisting and Summarization – Identify and summarize key facts and abstract concepts; prioritize and extract critical information from large datasets; use reference materials effectively to support quality output.

Security Clearance

• No clearance required to apply.

• Able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph (must be fully adjudicated before work begins). Leidos will sponsor candidates after passing required language tests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 4–8 years of relevant experience or Master’s with 2–6 years of relevant experience (additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree).

• Translation and/or interpretation degree is highly desired

• HLT experience is 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 or an accepted 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 brief and communicate findings to various stakeholders.

• Proficiency in multiple languages is a strong asset.

Additional Information

• Attending and passing sponsor-related training is a requirement of employment.

• All candidates must take and pass language tests administered by Leidos or an accepted vendor.

• Travel is required (OCONUS and CONUS) and is at the discretion of the customer; candidate must be able to support the contract 24/7 while traveling.

Why Leidos?

Leidos offers a mission-driven opportunity to contribute to global security through intelligence, AI, and digital modernization. We value innovation, collaboration, and integrity and seek individuals who are driven to make a difference.

Next Steps

If you are a passionate linguist ready to support impactful work on a global scale, apply today.

Legal and Compliance Information

For U.S. positions, the requisition may remain open for a period determined by business needs. Pay range: $73,450.00 – $132,775.00. Leidos provides compensation and benefits as part of a holistic package. See www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits for details.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, disability, 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 may consider applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable laws.