Mandarin Linguist — TS/SCI Clearance Required

Leidos; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 59,150 - 106,925; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Omaha, NE seeks a Chinese-Mandarin Linguist for the Offutt AFB program. The role requires TS/SCI with polygraph eligibility and 4+ years of experience with an Associate's degree.

You will translate technical data, write concise English reports, conduct open source research, and summarize materials for intelligence needs. Join a collaborative team supporting Air Combat Command ISR missions and contribute to timely intelligence outputs while maintaining precision and cultural context in

Qualifications

• Requires a current DoD TS/SCI with ability to obtain a polygraph.
• 4+ years and an Associate's degree (additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree).
• The ideal candidate will meet the minimum language proficiency requirements (within the past 12 months) as defined by the Interagency Language Roundtable scale
• Providing written translations of technical and non-technical material using correct syntax and expression from the native language to English.
• Conducting open source research and compiling research findings into comprehensive reports in support of specific intelligence requirements.
• Providing the cultural, social, and ethnic context of translations and be able to convey this information in a written format which may include gisting or screening of the total content.
• Working cooperatively as a team member
• Working independently with minimal or no oversightMust have good interpersonal skills and ability to interact with personnel from diverse cultures. Proficiency with MS Office application

Responsibilities

• Provide written translation of technical and non-technical data
• Write gists and summaries of materials
• Conduct open source research
• Write reports in English
• Respond to requests for information

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Open source research

MS Office

English writing

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Leidos in Omaha, NE seeks a Chinese-Mandarin Linguist for the Offutt AFB program. The role requires TS/SCI with polygraph eligibility and 4+ years of experience with an Associate's degree.

You will translate technical data, write concise English reports, conduct open source research, and summarize materials for intelligence needs. Join a collaborative team supporting Air Combat Command ISR missions and contribute to timely intelligence outputs while maintaining precision and cultural context in