Chinese Linguist

00100 LEIDOS, INC.; Chantilly (VA); Presencial; USD 92.000 - 167.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health and Wellness programs

Competitive compensation

Income protection

Paid leave

Descripción de la vacante

Leidos is seeking a Chinese Linguist to support national security missions. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and a strong background in translation, interpretation, and transcription between English and the target language.

The candidate will translate, interpret, transcribe, and summarize large volumes of material, ensuring accuracy, tone, and cultural nuances. A Bachelor's or higher degree in Translation, Interpretation, Linguistics, or related Language Studies is

Formación

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required.
• Bachelor's degree with 8–12 years of relevant experience, or Master's with 6–10 years; degree in Translation, Interpretation, Linguistics, or Language Studies preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of recent professional experience in translation, interpretation, transcription, or related disciplines.
• Professional interpretation skills and ability to work in written and spoken language tasks at professional level.

Responsabilidades

• Translate written materials from target language to English and vice versa with fidelity and cultural nuance.
• Provide consecutive and simultaneous interpretation as required by mission needs.
• Accurately transcribe audio/video content and produce English reports from foreign-language sources.
• Identify and summarize key facts and intelligence from large volumes of material using research tools.

Conocimientos

Interpretation skills

Bilingual proficiency

English proficiency

Educación

Bachelor's degree (8–12 yrs)

Master's degree (6–10 yrs)

Translation/Interpretation/Linguistics degree

Herramientas

Human Language Technology tools

Descripción del empleo

Chinese Linguist

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.

Key Requirements

An active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

What You'll Do

Translation

Translate written materials from the target language into English and from English into the target language. Accurately convey meaning, intent, tone, and cultural nuances. Effectively capture geopolitical, regional, ethnic, and cultural references. Apply appropriate terminology and language usage based on the subject matter and target audience. Produce clear, accurate, and polished translations while maintaining fidelity to the source content.

Interpretation

Provide consecutive interpretation between English and the target language. Provide simultaneous interpretation when required by mission needs. Accurately convey information in real time while preserving meaning, tone, and intent. Navigate regional dialects, colloquialisms, and culturally specific content with precision. Support meetings, interviews, briefings, and operational activities requiring interpretation services.

Transcription

Accurately transcribe audio, video, and internet-based content. Produce high-quality English-language reports derived from foreign-language source materials. Demonstrate an understanding of regional dialects and language variations.

Gisting and Summarization

Identify and summarize key facts, themes, and critical information. Extract relevant intelligence and operationally significant details from large volumes of material. Utilize research tools and reference materials to support high-quality deliverables.

What You Bring

A TS/SCI with a polygraph is required. Clearance must be fully adjudicated before work begins.

Bachelor's degree with 8–12 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 6–10 years of relevant experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Degree in Translation, Interpretation, Linguistics, or related Language Studies strongly preferred.

Minimum of 3 years of recent professional experience in translation, interpretation, transcription, or a combination of these disciplines.

Professional interpretation skills are required.

Ability to perform both written and spoken language tasks at a professional level.

Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and the target language(s).

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and basic online research tools.

Language Testing Requirements

Candidates must successfully complete the following:

• Passing the English language assessment
• Achieving a Senior or Expert rating on the target language proficiency assessment.
• Demonstrating professional-level interpretation skills between English and the target language.
• Meeting any additional customer-specific language testing requirements, as applicable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting contingency operations as a deployed linguist.
• Familiarity with the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), military operations, or law enforcement environments.
• Experience providing consecutive and simultaneous interpretation in professional settings.
• Ability to effectively brief customers, present information clearly, and communicate findings to diverse stakeholders.
• Experience with Human Language Technology (HLT) tools and applications.

Why Leidos?

At Leidos, we’re not just offering a job — we’re offering a mission. As part of the Intel 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.

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

October 20, 2026

Pay Range

$92,300.00 - $166,850.00

Company Information

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026.

For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

• competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave
• Retirement

More details are available here.

Security and Payment

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.