Chinese Linguist

Chinese 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 where you'll have the resources and support to thrive professionally and personally.

Key Requirements

An active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

What You'll Do 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

A TS/SCI with a polygraph is required. Clearance 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 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

Candidates must successfully complete the following:

• Passing the English language assessment
• 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.

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