Kurdish​/Arabic Translators Security Clearance

Position: Kurdish/Arabic Translators with Security Clearance
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- Description Kurdish (Sorani/ Kurmanji ) with Arabic 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.

An active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is preferred; however, candidates with an existing security clearance may be eligible for sponsorship to obtain the required clearance upgrade. We are currently seeking a highly skilled Kurdish (Sorani, Kurmanji) linguist with Arabic skills to join our mission-driven team. This role requires a language expert capable of handling a diverse range of complex linguistic tasks with accuracy, cultural awareness, and insight.

What You’ll Do:

You will provide professional-level linguistic support across translation, interpretation, transcription, and Gisting including but not limited to:
Translation
* Accurately translate materials (both digital and hard copy) from Kurdish and Arabic into English.
* Capture subtle nuances, cultural references, and abstract concepts with contextual accuracy.
* Capture geopolitical, regional, ethnic, and cultural references effectively.
* Use terminology and expression consistent with subject matter norms in the target language. Interpretation
* Provide consecutive interpretation; simultaneous interpretation may occasionally 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. Security Clearance:
* An active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is preferred; however, candidates with an existing security clearance may be eligible for sponsorship to obtain the required clearance upgrade. Must be fully adjudicated before work begins.

Qualifications:

* Bachelor’s degree and 4 – 8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2 – 6 years of prior relevant experience. (Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.)
* Translation and/or interpretation degree is highly desired
* HLT experience a plus
* Must successfully complete a Leidos-administered language proficiency test or equivalent at the Primary level or higher .
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and basic online research.
* All candidates must take and pass language tests administered by LEIDOS/an accepted commercial testing vendor.  ​

Preferred Qualifications:

* 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. Additional Information:
* Attending and passing all sponsor related training is a requirement of employment.
* All Candidates must take and successfully pass a medical laboratory and/or physical screen as required by the program.
* Successfully completing the required weapons training.
* Travel OCONUS is a REQUIREMENT on this program. Candidate must be able to support the contract 24/7 when on travel.  Why Leidos? At Leidos, we’re not just offering a job — we’re offering a mission. As part of the Intel Sector, you'll contribute to a safer world by enabling critical intelligence efforts with AI, machine learning, and digital modernization, Mission Software Systems .

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