Tamashek/Tamasheq Linguist — Global Impact Translator

Leidos; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Tamashek/Tamasheq Linguist to translate, interpret, transcribe, and summarize content for national security projects. The role requires linguistic precision, cultural insight, and the ability to work with regional dialects.

Leidos sponsors language testing and security clearances, and supports professional growth within a mission-driven Intel sector. Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with relevant linguistics experience and be prepared to work in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher; 4–8 years of relevant experience or Master’s with 2–6 years.
• Must pass LEIDOS language proficiency tests; primary level or higher.
• Proficiency with MS Office and online research; security testing required.

Responsibilities

• Translate materials from Tamashek/Tamasheq into English and vice versa with contextual accuracy.
• Provide consecutive and occasional simultaneous interpretation with high fidelity.
• Listen to audio, transcribe, and produce high-quality English reports.
• Identify key facts and summarize data; extract critical information from sources.

Skills

Tamashek/Tamasheq linguistics

Translation

Interpretation

Gisting/Summarization

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Tamashek/Tamasheq Linguist to translate, interpret, transcribe, and summarize content for national security projects. The role requires linguistic precision, cultural insight, and the ability to work with regional dialects.

Leidos sponsors language testing and security clearances, and supports professional growth within a mission-driven Intel sector. Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with relevant linguistics experience and be prepared to work in a