Foreign Language Professionals Talent Pipeline

Leidos; United States; On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking highly skilled linguists, translators, and interpreters to support current and potential future opportunities across multiple languages. The program will sponsor and upgrade security clearance to TS/SCI with polygraph after you pass language tests.

A bachelor’s or master’s degree with extensive experience is preferred, and professional translation, interpretation, transcription skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8-12 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 6-10 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of recent professional experience in translation, interpretation, transcription, or a combination of these disciplines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and basic online research tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional-level linguistic support across translation, interpretation, transcription, and gisting activities.
• Provide consecutive interpretation between English and the target language; simultaneous interpretation when required.
• Transcribe audio, video, and internet-based content into high-quality English-language reports.
• Identify key facts and extract relevant intelligence from large material sets using HLTL tools and reference materials.

Skills

Language proficiency

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree with 8-12 years experience

Master's degree with 6-10 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

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.

Languages of interest may include, but are not limited to:

• Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian
• French
• German
• Italian
• 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:

Required for Pipeline Consideration

• Pass the English language assessment.

Additional Requirements (When Language-Specific Opportunities Become Available)

Candidates selected for future opportunities will be required to complete additional Leidos language assessments, including:

• 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.

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.

Why Leidos?

At Leidos, we're not just offering a job - we're offering a mission. As part of the IntelSector, 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.

Original Posting

June 8, 2026

Pay Range

Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

About Leidos

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 $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .

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.

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.