Foreign Language Professionals Talent Pipeline

Foreign Language Professionals Talent Pipeline

This posting is a pipeline requisition intended to identify and engage qualified language professionals for potential future opportunities. While there may not be an immediate opening at the time of application, candidates selected for the pipeline may be considered for upcoming positions as customer requirements and mission needs arise. Submission of an application does not guarantee employment or placement.

This program will sponsor and upgrade security clearance to a TS/SCI with a Full Scope Polygraph after you pass the required language tests. Linguist cannot begin work on contract without a fully adjudicated security clearance.

Leidos is seeking highly skilled Linguists, Translators, and Interpreters across multiple languages to support current and future mission requirements.

Languages of interest may include, but are not limited to:

* Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese)

* Korean

* Vietnamese

* Additional languages may also be considered based on evolving mission needs.

What You'll Do

Selected candidates may provide professional-level linguistic support across translation, interpretation, transcription, and gisting activities.

Translation

* Translate written materials from the target language into English and from English into the target language.

* Accurately convey meaning, intent, tone, and cultural nuances.

* Effectively capture geopolitical, regional, ethnic, and cultural references.

* Apply appropriate terminology and language usage based on the subject matter and target audience.

* Produce clear, accurate, and polished translations while maintaining fidelity to the source content.

Interpretation

* Provide consecutive interpretation between English and the target language.

* Provide simultaneous interpretation when required by mission needs.

* Accurately convey information in real time while preserving meaning, tone, and intent.

* Navigate regional dialects, colloquialisms, and culturally specific content with precision.

* Support meetings, interviews, briefings, and operational activities requiring interpretation services.

Transcription

* Accurately transcribe audio, video, and internet-based content.

* Produce high-quality English-language reports derived from foreign-language source materials.

* Demonstrate an understanding of regional dialects and language variations.

Gisting and Summarization

* Identify and summarize key facts, themes, and critical information.

* Extract relevant intelligence and operationally significant details from large volumes of material.

* Utilize research tools and reference materials to support high-quality deliverables.

What You Bring

* No clearance required to apply.

* Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. Clearance must be fully adjudicated before work begins. Leidos will sponsor eligible candidates after successful completion of required language assessments and processing requirements.

* Bachelor's degree with 8-12 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 6-10 years of relevant experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

* Degree in Translation, Interpretation, Linguistics, or related Language Studies strongly preferred.

* Minimum of 3 years of recent professional experience in translation, interpretation, transcription, or a combination of these disciplines.

* Professional interpretation skills are required.

* Ability to perform both written and spoken language tasks at a professional level.

* Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and the target language(s).

* Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and basic online research tools

Language Testing Requirements

To be considered for our Linguist Talent Pipeline, candidates must successfully complete the following:

Required for Pipeline Consideration

* Pass the English language assessment.

Additional Requirements (When Language-Specific Opportunities Become Available)

Candidates selected for future opportunities will be required to complete additional Leidos language assessments, including:

* Achieving a Senior or Expert rating on the target language proficiency assessment.

* Demonstrating professional-level interpretation skills between English and the target language.

* Meeting any additional customer-specific language testing requirements, as applicable.

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience supporting contingency operations as a deployed linguist.

* Familiarity with the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), military operations, or law enforcement environments.

* Experience providing consecutive and simultaneous interpretation in professional settings.

* Ability to effectively brief customers, present information clearly, and communicate findings to diverse stakeholders.

* Experience with Human Language Technology (HLT) tools and applications.

Important Information About This

Requisition

This is a pipeline requisition established to build a pool of qualified linguists, translators, and interpreters…