Senior Chinese Translator & Linguist — Intelligence

Leidos Inc; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 92,300 - 166,850; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave

Retirement options

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an experienced Senior Chinese Translator/Linguist to support intelligence missions. The role emphasizes translation, interpretation, and transcription of Chinese language materials, capturing nuance and geopolitics for actionable reporting.

Required TS/SCI with polygraph, a BA/BS or equivalent (Master's with experience also acceptable), and 3+ years of relevant work. Candidates must pass a language test administered by Leidos or an approved vendor to proceed.

Qualifications

• BA/BS and/or equivalent formal military training and 4 years of prior relevant experience.
• 3+ years of professional translation and interpretation experience.
• All candidates must pass a language test administered by LEIDOS or an accepted vendor.

Responsibilities

• Translate reports/texts containing facts and abstract language.
• Capture geopolitical, regional, ethnic, and cultural elements in text.
• Provide consecutive and, occasionally, simultaneous interpretation as required.
• Review audio materials and transcribe them accurately.

Skills

Translation

Interpretation

Transcription

Language testing

Education

BA/BS or equivalent

Master's degree with 2 years relevant experience

Job description

Leidos is seeking an experienced Senior Chinese Translator/Linguist to support intelligence missions. The role emphasizes translation, interpretation, and transcription of Chinese language materials, capturing nuance and geopolitics for actionable reporting.

Required TS/SCI with polygraph, a BA/BS or equivalent (Master's with experience also acceptable), and 3+ years of relevant work. Candidates must pass a language test administered by Leidos or an approved vendor to proceed.