Kurdish Linguist | TS/SCI Clearable for National Security

Leidos; Vienna (VA); Vor Ort; USD 73.000 - 133.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Leidos is seeking a Kurdish linguist to support translation, interpretation, transcription, and gisting for national security work. The role requires language proficiency, cultural insight, and the ability to deliver accurate English reports from Kurdish materials.

A TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required and successful candidates will undergo language testing. Travel OCONUS is required; must be able to support the contract 24/7 when traveling.

Qualifikationen

• BA/BS or equivalent formal military training with 4–8 years of related experience.
• Masters with 2–6 years of related experience.
• Translation or interpretation degree highly desired.
• Must pass Leidos language proficiency tests and language assessments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and online research.

Aufgaben

• Translate materials from Kurdish to English and vice versa.
• Provide consecutive interpretation; simultaneous interpretation may be required.
• Transcribe audio and produce high‑quality English reports.
• Summarize key facts and abstract concepts accurately.

Kenntnisse

Translation

Interpretation

Transcription

Gisting

MS Office

Ausbildung

BA/BS or equivalent

Masters with 2–6 years experience

Translation/interpretation degree

Tools

HLT systems

Jobbeschreibung

Leidos is seeking a Kurdish linguist to support translation, interpretation, transcription, and gisting for national security work. The role requires language proficiency, cultural insight, and the ability to deliver accurate English reports from Kurdish materials.

A TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required and successful candidates will undergo language testing. Travel OCONUS is required; must be able to support the contract 24/7 when traveling.