Kurdish Linguist – TS/SCI Eligible

Leidos; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 92,300 - 166,850; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and wellness programs

Paid leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Virginia is seeking a Kurdish Linguist to provide linguistic support in translation, interpretation, and transcription. The role entails accurately translating materials, providing interpretations, and producing high-quality reports. Candidates must have a Bachelor's or Master's degree with relevant professional experience and be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance. Join a mission-driven team where contributions matter and resources are available for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 6-10 years with a Master's degree.
• 3+ years of recent translation and interpretation experience.
• Must pass a Leidos-administered language proficiency test.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional-level linguistic support across translation, interpretation, transcription, and gisting.
• Accurately translate materials from Kurdish to English and vice versa.
• Listen to audio and transcribe efficiently.

Skills

Translation and interpretation expertise

Cultural insight

Written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree or Master's degree

Translation and/or interpretation degree

Job description

A leading technology firm in Virginia is seeking a Kurdish Linguist to provide linguistic support in translation, interpretation, and transcription. The role entails accurately translating materials, providing interpretations, and producing high-quality reports. Candidates must have a Bachelor's or Master's degree with relevant professional experience and be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance. Join a mission-driven team where contributions matter and resources are available for professional growth.