Senior Russian Linguist - Translation & Interpretation

Leidos; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Reston is seeking a skilled Russian Linguist to provide professional linguistic support across translation, interpretation, and transcription. The ideal candidate will translate between Russian/Ukrainian and English with precision and has 3+ years of experience in linguistic tasks. The position offers sponsorship for security clearance and seeks individuals ready to contribute to global security efforts. Join us to shape a safer world through your linguistic expertise.

Qualifications

• Professional linguist capable of performing diverse linguistic tasks.
• 3+ years of recent translation, transcription, and interpretation experience.
• Must pass a Leidos-administered language proficiency test at Senior level or higher.

Responsibilities

• Provide translation, interpretation, transcription, and gisting.
• Ensure accurate and contextually correct translations between Russian/Ukrainian and English.
• Deliver consecutive and occasional simultaneous interpretation.

Skills

Translation and/or interpretation

Strong written and verbal communication

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Online research

Proficiency in multiple languages

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

A leading defense contractor in Reston is seeking a skilled Russian Linguist to provide professional linguistic support across translation, interpretation, and transcription. The ideal candidate will translate between Russian/Ukrainian and English with precision and has 3+ years of experience in linguistic tasks. The position offers sponsorship for security clearance and seeks individuals ready to contribute to global security efforts. Join us to shape a safer world through your linguistic expertise.