Kurdish Sorani & Arabic Translator for National Security

Leidos; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 73,450 - 132,775; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

A technology and engineering company is seeking a highly skilled Kurdish (Sorani) linguist with proficiency in Arabic to provide linguistic support including translation, interpretation, transcription, and gisting for national security missions. The position offers competitive pay ranging from approximately $73,450 to $132,775, and candidates will receive clearance sponsorship from the company. Strong translation skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 4–8 years of relevant experience or Master’s with 2–6 years.
• Translation and/or interpretation degree is highly desired.
• Must successfully complete Leidos-administered language proficiency test.

Responsibilities

• Accurately translate materials from Kurdish and Arabic into English.
• Provide consecutive interpretation and maintain understanding of dialects.
• Transcribe audio/visual materials accurately and efficiently.

Skills

Proficiency in Kurdish (Sorani)

Proficiency in Arabic

Translation skills

Interpretation skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

A technology and engineering company is seeking a highly skilled Kurdish (Sorani) linguist with proficiency in Arabic to provide linguistic support including translation, interpretation, transcription, and gisting for national security missions. The position offers competitive pay ranging from approximately $73,450 to $132,775, and candidates will receive clearance sponsorship from the company. Strong translation skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office are essential for success in this role.