Kurdish (Sorani)/Arabic Linguist — Clearance Sponsorship

Leidos; Reston (VA); Sur place; USD 73 000 - 133 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Leidos is seeking a Kurdish (Sorani) linguist with Arabic proficiency to support national security efforts from Reston, Virginia. The role includes translation, interpretation, transcription, and summarization across diverse materials and environments.

Applicants must pass language tests and may be sponsored for TS/SCI clearance; travel to CONUS/OCONUS is required. A Bachelor’s degree with 4–8 years or a Master’s with 2–6 years is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 4–8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2–6 years of prior relevant experience.
• 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/an accepted commercial testing vendor.

Responsabilités

• Translate materials from Kurdish Sorani and Arabic into English and vice versa.
• Provide consecutive interpretation; simultaneous interpretation may occasionally be required.
• Transcribe audio and create high-quality English-language reports.
• Identify and summarize key facts and abstract concepts accurately from large datasets.
• Support sponsor-related training, language proficiency testing, and security-clearance processes as needed.

Connaissances

Translation

Interpretation

Transcription

Gisting

Security clearance

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Description du poste

Leidos is seeking a Kurdish (Sorani) linguist with Arabic proficiency to support national security efforts from Reston, Virginia. The role includes translation, interpretation, transcription, and summarization across diverse materials and environments.

Applicants must pass language tests and may be sponsored for TS/SCI clearance; travel to CONUS/OCONUS is required. A Bachelor’s degree with 4–8 years or a Master’s with 2–6 years is preferred.