French/Bambara Linguist

Leidos; United States; On-site; USD 73,450 - 132,775; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness programs

Paid leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a qualified linguist to provide translation, interpretation, transcription, and summarization services. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and experience in translation or interpretation. The role involves high fidelity in translations, a proficiency in multiple languages, and the ability to pass language tests. The position offers a pay range of $73,450 to $132,775 and requires travel both within and outside the U.S. Leidos promotes a comprehensive benefits package including health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 4–8 years of relevant experience or Masters with 2–6 years.
• Must pass Leidos-administered language proficiency test.
• Demonstrate understanding of regional dialects and cultural context.

Responsibilities

• Accurately translate materials from French/Bambara to English.
• Provide consecutive interpretation with high fidelity.
• Transcribe audio and produce reports.

Skills

Translation and/or interpretation degree

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Language testing proficiency

Experience with HLT

Proficiency in multiple languages

Education

Bachelor's degree or Master's degree

Job description

What You'll Do

• Translation
  • Accurately translate materials (both digital and hard copy) from French/Bambara to English and vice versa.
  • Capture subtle nuances, cultural references, and abstract concepts with contextual accuracy.
  • Capture geopolitical, regional, ethnic, and cultural references effectively.
  • 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.
  • Demonstrate nuanced understanding of dialectical variations.
• Gisting and Summarization
  • Identify and summarize key facts and abstract concepts accurately.
  • Prioritize and extract critical information from large datasets.
  • Use reference materials effectively to support quality output.

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 Masters with 2–6 years of prior relevant experience (additional years 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 screen as 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.

Benefits

• Pay Range: $73,450.00 – $132,775.00.
• Competitive compensation, health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, and retirement benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.