Russian Linguist — Translation, Interpretation & Analysis

VetJobs; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Russian Linguist to join a mission-focused team supporting national security. You will translate Russian/Ukrainian materials into English and back, provide consecutive or occasional simultaneous interpretation, and produce accurate English transcripts from audio/video content.

The role emphasizes linguistic precision, cultural insight, and the ability to handle sensitive information. A TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is preferred or sponsorable; travel to locations may be

Qualifications

• Must have professional translation/interpretation experience at a senior level or higher.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English and Russian/Ukrainian.
• Ability to identify and summarize key facts from large datasets.
• Proficiency tests or language proficiency assessments required.

Responsibilities

• Translate materials between Russian/Ukrainian and English with high accuracy and cultural nuance.
• Provide consecutive (and occasional simultaneous) interpretation for meetings and briefings.
• Transcribe audio/video content into accurate English reports.
• Identify and summarize key facts and abstract concepts from sources.

Skills

Russian language

English language

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Online research

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Russian Linguist to join a mission-focused team supporting national security. You will translate Russian/Ukrainian materials into English and back, provide consecutive or occasional simultaneous interpretation, and produce accurate English transcripts from audio/video content.

The role emphasizes linguistic precision, cultural insight, and the ability to handle sensitive information. A TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is preferred or sponsorable; travel to locations may be