Senior Russian Interpreter (TS/SCI) – High-Impact Linguist

Leidos; United States; On-site; USD 92,300 - 166,850; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is looking for skilled Senior Russian Interpreters to provide linguistic support in translation, interpretation, transcription, and gisting. The role emphasizes fluency in both Russian and English, with a preference for candidates possessing active TS/SCI clearance.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the Intelligence Community and operations, with strong interpretation, translation skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Benefits include potential sponsorship for clearance upgrades.

Qualifications

• An active TS/SCI with polygraph is preferred.
• 4+ years of professional and recent interpretation experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and target languages.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional-level linguistic support across translation, interpretation, transcription, and gisting.
• Accurately translate materials from Russian into English and vice versa.
• Provide consecutive and occasional simultaneous interpretation.

Skills

Interpretation experience

Translation proficiency

Microsoft Office Suite

Strong communication skills

Research skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 8‑12 years of relevant experience

Master’s degree with 6‑10 years of related experience

Job description

Leidos is looking for skilled Senior Russian Interpreters to provide linguistic support in translation, interpretation, transcription, and gisting. The role emphasizes fluency in both Russian and English, with a preference for candidates possessing active TS/SCI clearance.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the Intelligence Community and operations, with strong interpretation, translation skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Benefits include potential sponsorship for clearance upgrades.