Chechen Linguist

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

Job summary

Leidos seeks a Linguist for a range of language support tasks including translation, interpretation, and transcription for intelligence programs. You will translate reports and texts, interpret on request, and transcribe audio with high accuracy while maintaining English-language writing quality.

Applicants should have a BA/BS or equivalent, 4–8 years of relevant experience or a Masters with 2–6 years, and must pass a language test administered by Leidos or an approved vendor.

Qualifications

• BA/BS and/or equivalent formal military training and 4-8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2-6 years of prior relevant experience.
• Excellent English-language verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Translation: translate reports/texts with accuracy and nuance to TL norms.
• Interpretation: consecutive interpretation; rare simultaneous interpretation.
• Transcription: review and transcribe audio with high accuracy.

Skills

Linguist

MS Office

Education

BA/BS or equivalent training

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact

Unleash your potential at Leidos, where we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customer's success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. If this sounds like an environment where you can thrive, keep reading! Are you an experienced and highly qualified Chechen Linguist for your next challenge? Leidos has an exciting opportunity for you! We are seeking a talented linguist who can tackle a full range of activities and thrive in situations requiring a professional level of expertise. Our ideal candidate is an expert at identifying and accurately summarizing factual points and abstract concepts, and can triage documentation to isolate the most pertinent and nuanced information. You must possess excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office, and have the ability to conduct basic research on the Web. Additionally, possessing excellent English-language verbal communication skills to deliver informative briefings. Join our dynamic team and put your skills to the test! Your greatest work is ahead!

The Mission

The Leidos Intel Sector uses a wide range of capabilities in Digital Modernization, Mission Software Systems, and enabling technologies like Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to support our customers' mission to defend against evolving threats around the world. Our team's focus is ensuring our intelligence customers have the right tools, technologies, and tactics to keep pace with an ever-evolving security landscape and succeed in their pursuit to protect people and critical assets. From scanning for illicit material at ports and borders to predicting future events and instability up to five years in advance, our products help customers make the world safer.

Your Main Objective

As the Linguist, you will be tasked with a full range of activities in processing materials or participating in situations requiring general professional capabilities. Task-specific responsibilities are outlined below…

Translation

Can accurately translate reports/texts in electronic and hard-copy formats that contain facts and some abstract language showing an ability to capture intended implications and many nuances. Can generally capture geopolitical, regional, ethnic, and cultural elements in text. Word choice and expression generally adhere to target language (TL) norms and means of expression specific to subject field(s) and are strong enough to allow translator to operate successively in that field.

Interpretation

Able to interpret accurately. Typically, consecutive interpretation is needed, but simultaneous interpretation may be requested on rare occasions. Has a good understanding of one or more regional dialects.

Transcription

Review audio or internet materials and transcribes with a high degree of accuracy and expression. Must possess excellent English-language written communication skills for preparing reports. Has a good understanding of one or more regional dialects.

What Sets You Apart

No clearance is required to apply for the job.

After passing the required tests, we will sponsor security clearance and upgrade existing clearances to meet the program requirements.

TS/SCI with polygraph is required.

Linguists can only begin work on contract with a fully adjudicated security clearance.

BA/BS and/or equivalent formal military training and 4-8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2-6 years of prior relevant experience.

Additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.

All candidates must take and pass a language test administered by LEIDOS/an accepted commercial testing vendor.

Short terms of TDYs is required.

Travel is required both OCONUS and CONUS and is at the discretion of the customer.

Candidate must be able to support the contract 24/7 when on travel.

You Might Also Have

Experience deployed as a linguist advocating contingency operations.

Knowledge of U.S. Intelligence Community, military, cryptologic, and law enforcement experience.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in Target and English.

Linguists who are proficient in multiple languages are strongly desired.

Opportunities at Leidos

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. We're excited to learn more about you,

Original Posting

September 30, 2025

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range

Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.

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 here.

Securing Your Data

Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information at any part of the employment application process. And Leidos will communicate with you only through emails that are sent from a Leidos.com email address. If you receive an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information, please report the email to [e-mail].

Commitment and Diversity

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.