Chechen Linguist Translator

Leidos; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clearance sponsorship

Language testing support

Career development

Job summary

Leidos in Washington seeks a Chechen linguist/translator to perform translation, interpretation, transcription, and gisting across sensitive materials. You will handle English-Chechen tasks with attention to dialects and cultural context.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree with 4–8 years of relevant experience; proficiency in MS Office and ability to pass language tests. Leidos may sponsor TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and offers language-test support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher with relevant linguistics experience.
• Experience in translation/interpretation of Chechen to English materials.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional translation from Chechen to English and vice versa.
• Perform consecutive and occasional simultaneous interpretation.
• Transcribe audio content accurately and efficiently.
• Produce high-quality English-language reports from audio/visual materials.
• Identify and summarize key facts from large datasets.

Skills

Chechen language

Translation

Interpretation

Transcription

Gisting

Cultural knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in linguistics or related field

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ChechenLinguist/Translator

Make a Global Impact – 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 world’s toughest challenges. Join a team where your contributions truly matter, and where you'll have the resources and support to thrive professionally and personally. Leidos will sponsor and upgrade security clearances for eligible candidates.

We are currently seeking a highly skilled ChechenLinguist 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 You’ll 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 Checheninto 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:

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 all the required language tests.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 4 – 8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2 – 6 years of prior relevant experience. (Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.)

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.

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.

All Candidates must take and successfully pass a medical laboratory and/or physical screenas required by theprogram.

Why Leidos?

At Leidos, we’re not just offering a job — we’re offering a mission. As part of the National Security 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 — and we are looking for people who are driven to make a difference.