Foreign Language Professionals Talent Pipeline

Leidos Inc; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 92,300 - 166,850; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Paid Leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Leidos Inc is building a pipeline for qualified Linguists, Translators, and Interpreters across various languages to support future mission needs. While there may not be immediate openings, applicants will be considered as opportunities arise in Virginia.

Candidates should have the ability to secure a TS/SCI clearance, with a strong preference for degrees in relevant fields and professional interpretation skills. The compensation range is between $92,300 and $166,850.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8-12 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
• Minimum of 3 years of recent professional experience in related disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional-level linguistic support for translation and interpretation.
• Accurately convey meaning and intent in translations.
• Support meetings and operational activities requiring interpretation.

Skills

Professional-level linguistic support

Translation and interpretation skills

Strong written and verbal communication

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Translation, Interpretation, Linguistics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Foreign Language Professionals Talent Pipeline

This posting is a pipeline requisition intended to identify and engage qualified language professionals for potential future opportunities. While there may not be an immediate opening at the time of application, candidates selected for the pipeline may be considered for upcoming positions as customer requirements and mission needs arise. Submission of an application does not guarantee employment or placement.

This program will sponsor and upgrade security clearance to a TS/SCI with a Full Scope Polygraph after you pass the required language tests. Linguist cannot begin work on contract without a fully adjudicated security clearance.

Leidos is seeking highly skilled Linguists, Translators, and Interpreters across multiple languages to support current and future mission requirements.

• Indonesian
• Farsi
• Khmer
• Portuguese (European and Brazilian)
• Spanish
• Additional languages may also be considered based on evolving mission needs.

What You'll Do

Selected candidates may provide professional-level linguistic support across translation, interpretation, transcription, and gisting activities.

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

• No clearance required to apply.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. Clearance must be fully adjudicated before work begins. Leidos will sponsor eligible candidates after successful completion of required language assessments and processing requirements.
• 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

To be considered for our Linguist Talent Pipeline, candidates must successfully complete the following:

• Pass the English language assessment.

Additional Requirements (When Language-Specific Opportunities Become Available)

• 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

• Must be willing to TDY 10-50%
• 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.

Important Information About This Requisition

This is a pipeline requisition established to build a pool of qualified linguists, translators, and interpreters for anticipated future opportunities. Hiring timelines, position availability, work locations, and language requirements may vary based on customer demand. Qualified applicants may be contacted for future openings that align with their language skills, experience, and eligibility requirements.

Pay Range

Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00. 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 responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement, or other law.

Pay and Benefits

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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.