Pashto/Dari Linguist

Leidos; United States; On-site; USD 73,450 - 132,775; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave and Retirement

Competitive compensation range

Job summary

Leidos seeks a Pashto/Dari Linguist to support translation, interpretation, transcription, and gisting for national security missions. You will translate Pashto/Dari to English and back, and produce high-quality English reports with cultural nuance.

Travel to CONUS and OCONUS is required. Leidos sponsors language testing and TS/SCI clearance processes; collaboration with multiple stakeholders and handling sensitive information are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 4-8 years of prior relevant experience, or Master's degree and 2-6 years of prior relevant experience (additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree).
• Translation and/or interpretation degree is highly desired.
• HLT experience is 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional-level linguistic support across translation, interpretation, transcription, and gisting, including but not limited to translation, interpretation, transcription, and gisting.
• Translate materials from Pashto and Dari into English and vice versa with contextual accuracy.
• Provide consecutive interpretation; simultaneous interpretation may occasionally be required.
• Listen to audio or review content and transcribe accurately and efficiently into English-language reports.
• Identify and summarize key facts and abstract concepts from large datasets.

Skills

Pashto translation

Dari translation

Interpretation

Transcription

Gisting

Language testing proficiency

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Pashto/Dari Linguist

Are you ready to apply your linguistic expertise to meaningful work that directly supports national security? At Leidos, we bring together innovative minds, cutting-edge technology, and a commitment to excellence to solve the world's toughest challenges.

Leidos will sponsor and upgrade security clearances for eligible candidates.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional-level linguistic support across translation, interpretation, transcription, and gisting, including but not limited to:
• Translation:
  • Accurately translate materials (digital and hard copy) from Pashto and Dari into English and vice versa.
  • Capture subtle nuances, cultural references, and abstract concepts with contextual accuracy.
  • Use terminology and expression consistent with subject matter norms in the target language.
• Interpretation:
  • Provide consecutive interpretation; simultaneous interpretation may occasionally be required.
  • Maintain high fidelity and fluency, demonstrating understanding of regional dialects and cultural context.
• Transcription:
  • Listen to audio or review internet-based content and transcribe accurately and efficiently.
  • Produce high-quality English-language reports based on audio/visual materials.
  • Demonstrate nuanced understanding of dialectical variations.
• Gisting and Summarization:
  • Identify and summarize key facts and abstract concepts accurately.
  • Prioritize and extract critical information from large datasets.
  • Use reference materials effectively to support quality output.
• Travel: Required both OCONUS and CONUS at the discretion of the customer; candidate must be able to support the contract 24/7 when on travel.

Security Clearance

• No clearance required to apply.
• Able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph (must be fully adjudicated before work begins). Leidos will sponsor candidates after passing required language tests.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree and 4-8 years of prior relevant experience, or Master's degree and 2-6 years of prior relevant experience (additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree).
• Translation and/or interpretation degree is highly desired.
• HLT experience is 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 or an accepted commercial testing vendor.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting contingency operations as a deployed linguist.
• Familiarity with the U.S. Intelligence Community, military operations, or law enforcement environments.
• Ability to effectively brief and communicate findings to various stakeholders.
• Proficiency in multiple languages is a strong asset.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation within the $73,450.00 - $132,775.00 pay range.
• Health and Wellness programs.
• Income Protection.
• Paid Leave and Retirement.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.