Foreign Language Professionals Talent Pipeline

** Description*
* ** 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…