Chinese-Mandarin Linguist

Overview

Description

Leidos has an opportunity for a Chinese-Mandarin Linguist at Offutt AFB in Omaha, NE. This position is part of a large program supporting Air Combat Command's (ACC) Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) mission. Candidates must currently possess a TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain poly.

We are seeking a Chinese-Mandarin Linguist with translation, research, and analytic skills. The linguist's responsibilities include:

• Provide written translation of technical and non-technical data
• Write gists and summaries of materials
• Conduct open source research
• Write reports in English
• Respond to requests for information

• Requires a current DoD TS/SCI with ability to obtain a polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of relevant experience or Associate's and 6+ years of relevant experience. (Experience may considered in lieu of degree)
• The ideal candidate will meet the minimum language proficiency requirements (within the past 12 months) as defined by the Interagency Language Roundtable scale
• Providing written translations of technical and non-technical material using correct syntax and expression from the native language to English.
• Conducting open source research and compiling research findings into comprehensive reports in support of specific intelligence requirements.
• Providing the cultural, social, and ethnic context of translations and be able to convey this information in a written format which may include gisting or screening of the total content.
• Working cooperatively as a team member
• Working independently with minimal or no oversight
• Must have good interpersonal skills and ability to interact with personnel from diverse cultures. Proficiency with MS Office application

Pay Range: $59,150.00 - $

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

Security and Compliance

For U.S. positions:
Leidos reasonably anticipates that the job requisition will remain open for a period of time as business needs dictate.