Russian Cultural​/Language SME

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At Leidos, innovation is at the heart of everything we do. We strive to deliver bold solutions that support our customers’ success while fostering a culture of integrity, sustainability, and community impact.

Leidos is seeking a Cultural Advisor fluent in Russian, based at Lackland AFB, TX. The ideal candidate is a native or heritage speaker with deep cultural knowledge of Russian‑speaking populations across Europe and the Indo‑Pacific regions.

• Analyze, assess, translate, and communicate complex issues clearly in a concise and organized manner both verbally and non‑verbally.
• Draft requirements documents, correspondence, and standard operating procedures in accordance with local policies.
• Explain complex technical procedures and processes clearly and accurately to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Communicate effectively in writing as appropriate for the audience.
• Prepare and present briefings to military, government, and intelligence community stakeholders as directed.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to conduct open‑source research, producing behavioral analysis of target audiences, social network analysis, and foreign media analysis to generate reports on trends, behaviors, and geopolitical events.
• Identify information operations opportunities and produce predictive recommendations.
• Evaluate classified and unclassified critical and sensitive information to understand and characterize target audience behavior and trends.

• Minimum ILR score level of 3 in reading, listening, and speaking, verified through language testing.
• Bachelor of Arts/Science degree and 10 years of experience, or equivalent experience (no less than 4 years) in lieu of a degree.
• Active Department of Defense Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Native or heritage Russian speaker; native ability to read, write, and understand standard Russian grammar and writing style.
• Strong verbal communication skills in the Russian standard dialect.
• Ability to understand and interpret idiomatic expressions in the Russian standard dialect.
• In‑depth understanding of Russian culture and society.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Notes).

• Experience living in Russia and/or the Russian‑speaking countries of Eastern Europe.

• Occasional short‑term travel within the Washington Metropolitan area.

Pay Range: $92,300.00 – $.

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, and Retirement plans.

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 qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.