French/Fulani Linguist for Global Security Mission

Leidos LLC; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a French/Fulani linguist to support translation, interpretation, transcription, and gisting across national security projects. The role requires accuracy, cultural awareness, and the ability to work with diverse datasets. TS/SCI with polygraph clearance can be sponsored after language tests.

Required are a Bachelor’s degree or a Master’s with relevant experience, proficiency in MS Office, and passing a language proficiency test. Travel to CONUS/OCONUS may be required.

Qualifications

• Translation and/or interpretation degree is highly desired.
• HLT experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and basic online research.
• All candidates must take and pass language tests administered by LEIDOS/an accepted commercial testing vendor.

Responsibilities

• Translate materials between French/Fulani and English, with contextual accuracy.
• Provide consecutive and occasional simultaneous interpretation.
• Transcribe audio and produce high-quality English reports.
• Identify and summarize key facts from large datasets, with reference materials.

Skills

Translation

Interpretation

Transcription

Gisting & summarization

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Leidos is seeking a French/Fulani linguist to support translation, interpretation, transcription, and gisting across national security projects. The role requires accuracy, cultural awareness, and the ability to work with diverse datasets. TS/SCI with polygraph clearance can be sponsored after language tests.

Required are a Bachelor’s degree or a Master’s with relevant experience, proficiency in MS Office, and passing a language proficiency test. Travel to CONUS/OCONUS may be required.