Senior Chinese Linguist (TS/SCI) – Translation/Interpretation

Leidos; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Competitive compensation

Income protection

Paid leave

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Chinese Linguist to support national security missions. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and a strong background in translation, interpretation, and transcription between English and the target language.

The candidate will translate, interpret, transcribe, and summarize large volumes of material, ensuring accuracy, tone, and cultural nuances. A Bachelor's or higher degree in Translation, Interpretation, Linguistics, or related Language Studies is

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required.
• Bachelor's degree with 8–12 years of relevant experience, or Master's with 6–10 years; degree in Translation, Interpretation, Linguistics, or Language Studies preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of recent professional experience in translation, interpretation, transcription, or related disciplines.
• Professional interpretation skills and ability to work in written and spoken language tasks at professional level.

Responsibilities

• Translate written materials from target language to English and vice versa with fidelity and cultural nuance.
• Provide consecutive and simultaneous interpretation as required by mission needs.
• Accurately transcribe audio/video content and produce English reports from foreign-language sources.
• Identify and summarize key facts and intelligence from large volumes of material using research tools.

Skills

Interpretation skills

Bilingual proficiency

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree (8–12 yrs)

Master's degree (6–10 yrs)

Translation/Interpretation/Linguistics degree

Tools

Human Language Technology tools

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Chinese Linguist to support national security missions. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and a strong background in translation, interpretation, and transcription between English and the target language.

The candidate will translate, interpret, transcribe, and summarize large volumes of material, ensuring accuracy, tone, and cultural nuances. A Bachelor's or higher degree in Translation, Interpretation, Linguistics, or related Language Studies is