French/Bambara Linguist

Leidos; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 73,450 - 132,775; Full time

Job summary

A global security solutions provider located in Reston, Virginia is seeking a skilled French/Bambara linguist to support national security efforts. You will translate and interpret complex materials while maintaining cultural insights. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree with relevant experience and the ability to pass language proficiency tests. The position offers a competitive pay range of $73,450.00 to $132,775.00 and does not require prior security clearance to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 4-8 years of experience or Master's with 2-6 years.
• Translation or interpretation degree is highly desired.
• Must complete a Leidos-administered language proficiency test.

Responsibilities

• Translate materials from French/Bambara into English and vice versa.
• Provide consecutive and simultaneous interpretation as needed.
• Transcribe audio or internet-based content accurately.

Skills

Translation

Interpretation

Transcription

Gisting

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Translation/Interpretation degree

Job description

French/Bambara

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? Leidos will sponsor and upgrade security clearances for eligible candidates.

We are currently seeking a highly skilled French/Bambara linguist to join our mission‑driven team. This role requires a language expert capable of handling a diverse range of complex linguistic tasks with accuracy, cultural awareness, and insight.

What You’ll Do

Translation

• Accurately translate materials (both digital and hard copy) from French/Bambara into English and vice versa.
• Capture subtle nuances, cultural references, and abstract concepts with contextual accuracy.
• 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.

Gisting and Summarization

• Identify and summarize key facts and abstract concepts accurately.
• Prioritize and extract critical information from large datasets.

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 required language tests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 4–8 years of prior relevant experience or Master’s 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 or 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 screening required by the program.
• Successfully completing the required weapons training.
• Travel is required both OCONUS and CONUS and is at the discretion of the customer. Candidate must be able to support the contract 24/7 when on travel.

Pay Range

Pay Range $73,450.00 – $132,775.00. The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary.

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.