Farsi Linguist

Leidos; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 59,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Omaha, NE is seeking a Farsi Linguist for a position at Offutt AFB, supporting ACC ISR missions. Candidates must hold a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph to meet program requirements.

You will translate, summarize, and perform open-source research, producing reports in English. The role emphasizes cultural context and collaboration within a team, with independent work possible as needed.

Qualifications

• Current DoD TS/SCI with polygraph on day 1.
• 4+ years of experience and an Associate’s degree.
• Language proficiency per ILR scale.

Responsibilities

• Provide written translation of technical and non-technical data.
• Write gists and summaries of materials.
• Conduct open source research.
• Write reports in English.
• Respond to requests for information.

Skills

MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Independent worker

Diversity awareness

Education

Associate’s degree

Job description

Are you ready for a career path with 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!

Leidos has an opportunity for a Farsi Linguist at Offutt AFB in Omaha, NE. This position is part of a large program supporting Air Combat Command’s (ACC) Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) mission. Candidates must currently possess a TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.

Note: This is for a potential upcoming opportunity.

What You’ll Do:

We are seeking a Farsi Linguist with translation, research, and analytic skills. The linguist’s responsibilities include:

• Provide written translation of technical and non-technical data

• Write gists and summaries of materials

• Conduct open source research

• Write reports in English

• Respond to requests for information

What You’ll Need (Required):

• Requires a current DoD TS/SCI with polygraph on day 1.

• 4+ years and an Associate’s degree (additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree).

• Ideal candidate will meet the minimum language proficiency requirements (within the past 12 months) as defined by the Interagency Language Roundtable scale

• Providing written translations of technical and non-technical material using correct syntax and expression from the native language to English.

• Conducting open source research and compiling research findings into comprehensive reports in support of specific intelligence requirements.

• Providing the cultural, social, and ethnic context of translations and be able to convey this information in a written format which may include gisting or screening of the total content.

• Working cooperatively as a team member

• Working independently with minimal or no oversight

• Must have good interpersonal skills and ability to interact with personnel from diverse cultures. Proficiency with MS Office application

Pay Range:

Pay Range $59,150.00 - $106,925.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.