Hausa & Spanish/Chinese Triage Examiners

Leidos; Brookmont (MD); On-site; USD 73,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos LLC in the NCR is seeking experienced Hausa & Spanish/Chinese Triage Examiners to perform DOMEX and triage for a government customer. You will process foreign language materials, prepare translations, and produce concise reports for dissemination to analysts and customers.

Required language skills include Hausa with Spanish or Hausa with Chinese, native English proficiency, and at least two years in linguist operations and media examination. On-call shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• BA degree or 4 years relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Native-level proficiency in English.
• 2 years of experience in language linguist operations and media examination.

Responsibilities

• Perform data discovery on large datasets of foreign language material and identify essential elements of information.
• Convert, reformat, parse, and exploit media files using customer tools for translation systems.
• Prepare files and metadata for transfer to translation systems, including review of foreign-language data.
• Produce report of findings and disseminate to customer, analysts, and liaison officers.
• Prepare accurate written gists, translations, and/or transcriptions of general and technical material.
• Must have operational experience within Hausa & Spanish or Hausa & Chinese languages.

Skills

Hausa language proficiency

Spanish language proficiency

Chinese language proficiency

Forensic analysis

eDiscovery tools

Education

BA degree

MS degree preferred

Tools

FTK

EnCase

Forensic software

Job description

The Intel Sector is currently looking experienced Hausa & Spanish/Chinese Triage Examiners in various languages to perform media exploitation (MEDEX) and triage in support a customer in the National Capital Region (NCR).

Triage Examiners should be experienced in general linguist operations and Document and Media Exploitation (DOMEX) operations, and are expected to leverage language and analytical skills, as well as advanced computer systems aptitude in addressing triage examination projects.

Triage Examiners will perform eDiscovery examinations of electronic media for content of interest using a suite of forensic examination tools and will identify and prioritize items of importance for further processing, in accordance with customer standard operating procedures.

Examiners will also be expected to communicate effectively and provide ad-hoc notification to superiors on task progress and significant findings, and to produce a report of their findings for further dissemination to customer(s).

Required Language: Hausa & Spanish or Hausa & Chinese

Primary responsibilities

• Perform data discovery on large datasets of foreign language material and identify essential elements of information.


• Convert, reformat, parse, and otherwise exploit media files using customer tools to ensure compatibility and readability for translation systems.


• Prepare files and metadata for transfer to translation systems, including review of foreign-language data.


• Produce report of findings and disseminate to customer, analysts, and liaison officers.


• Prepare accurate written gists, translations, and/or transcriptions of general and technical material.


• Candidate must have operational experience within the Hausa & Spanish or Hausa & Chinese languages.

Basic Qualifications

• Must have the sufficient language skills, analytic skills, and technical aptitude to gain proficiency with job-required tools and processes (On-the-job training may be provided as needed to address customer-specific needs, with ongoing evaluations throughout train-up period).


• Native-level proficiency in English.


• Two years of overall experience in the mentioned above languages linguist operations (i.e. translation, language analysis), and two years of experience performing media examination for Document and Media Exploitation projects.


• Willingness to perform occasional shift work to meet mission demands.


• Achieve a minimum score of a 3/3 in Reading and Listening and 3+/3+ for Reading and Listening in English.


• BA degree and/or 4 years prior relevant experience in lieu of degree, or Masters with 2 years of prior relevant experience.


• Ability to compose summarizations of highly technical and complex subjects that are both succinct and accessible to a general reader.


• Outcomes-based problem solving of ill-defined and abstract problems.


• Ability to maintain project momentum while working independently with limited oversight over a long period of time.


• Ability to quickly scan and process a large amount of material in a foreign language for essential elements of information.


• Ability to comprehend customer prioritization requirements and apply them to files under review, as well as apply personal judgment when assessing the potential value of files and information.


• Demonstrated history of working on screening or translation projects and in maintaining the integrity and meaning of the translated material.


• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a professional manner (email, spoken, & reports).


• Ability to make sound decisions and handle stress, while meeting deadlines and performing in a high-paced environment.


• Familiarity with report writing styles for DOD and IC consumers.


• Possess a working proficiency in standard computer systems and office programs, with additional experience in media examination tools.


• Ability to use or train to proficiency on customer specific software programs and tools.


• Must currently possess at least an active TS/SCI clearance.


• Current or recent SCI-level access is a significant advantage and preferred.


• Must be able to pass a polygraph and Subject Interview.

Preferred Qualifications

• Native-level proficiency in foreign language.


• An advanced degree in one of the following fields: Engineering, Computer Science, Chemistry, Physics, Legal, Medical, Banking and Financing, Foreign Military, Forensics.


• Familiarity with Digital Forensics/eDiscovery/Document and Media Exploitation (DOMEX) processes and specialized tools (i.e. FTK, enCase, or similar).


• Past performance as a media examiner in support of DOD or IC customers.

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. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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. More details are available here.

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Commitment and Diversity

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.

Company Information

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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Posting Details

Original Posting: May 18, 2026 For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.