Senior Farsi Linguist

Senior Farsi Linguist

Make a Global Impact – Join the Mission at Leidos.

Are you ready to apply your linguistic expertise to meaningful work that directly supports national security? At Leidos, we bring together innovative minds, cutting‑edge technology, and a commitment to excellence to solve the world’s toughest challenges. Join a team where your contributions truly matter, and you'll have the resources and support to thrive professionally and personally. Leidos will sponsor and upgrade security clearances for eligible candidates.

• Provide professional‑level linguistic support across translation, interpretation, transcription, and gisting.
• Translation:
  Accurately translate materials (digital and hard copy) from Farsi into English and vice versa, capture subtle nuances, cultural references, geopolitical, regional, ethnic, and cultural references, and use terminology consistent with subject‑matter norms.
• Interpretation:
  Provide consecutive interpretation; occasional simultaneous interpretation may be required. Maintain high fidelity and fluency, demonstrating understanding of regional dialects and cultural context.
• Transcription:
  Listen to audio or review internet‑based content and transcribe accurately and efficiently; produce high‑quality English‑language reports based on audio/visual materials; demonstrate nuanced understanding of dialectical variations.
• Gisting and Summarization:
  Identify and summarize key facts and abstract concepts accurately; prioritize and extract critical information from large datasets; use reference materials effectively to support quality output.

• TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required (must be fully adjudicated before work begins).
• Bachelor’s degree with 8–12 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree with 6–10 years of related experience; additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Must have IC & Ops experience.
• 4+ years of professional and recent translation, transcription, and/or interpretation experience.
• Must successfully complete a Leidos‑administered language proficiency test or equivalent at the Senior level or higher.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and basic online research.
• Translation and/or interpretation degree is highly desired.
• HLT experience is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and target languages.

• Experience supporting contingency operations as a deployed linguist.
• Familiarity with the U.S. Intelligence Community, military operations, or law enforcement environments.
• Ability to effectively brief and communicate findings to various stakeholders.
• Proficiency in multiple languages is a strong asset.

Pay Range: $92,300.00 – $