Pashto Linguist

Leidos is seeking highly qualified and experienced Pashto Linguist to support our National Security Programs. This role requires advanced linguistic capabilities and cultural knowledge to support a wide range of mission‑critical activities.

• Translation
  • Accurately translate written materials in both electronic and hard‑copy formats.
  • Convey not only factual content but also nuanced meaning and implied context.
  • Capture geopolitical, regional, ethnic, and cultural references effectively.
  • Use terminology and expression consistent with subject matter norms in the target language.
• Interpretation
  • Provide accurate consecutive interpretation; occasional simultaneous interpretation may be required.
  • Demonstrate understanding of one or more Korean regional dialects.
• Transcription
  • Review audio and internet‑based materials.
  • Transcribe with high levels of accuracy and fidelity to the original content.
  • Produce clear, well‑written English‑language reports.
• 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.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and internet research tools.
• Experience with Human Language Technology, Computer‑Assisted Translation tools, Language Learning Model is highly desired.

• Language
  
  Required:
  
  Pashto (fluent) and English (fluent).
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree with 4–8 years of prior relevant experience or Master’s with 2–6 years of prior relevant experience (additional years may be considered in lieu of a degree).
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 4 years of relevant professional language‑related experience in translation, interpretation, and transcription.
• Must successfully complete a Leidos‑administered language proficiency test or equivalent at the Primary level or higher within six months of hire.

TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required to begin work.

• Prior experience supporting contingency operations as a deployed linguist.
• Candidates must pass language proficiency testing.
• Familiarity with the U.S. Intelligence Community, military operations, or law enforcement environments.
• Additional language proficiency strongly preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written formats in English and target language.

• Occasional travel OCONUS may be required.

Pay range $73,450.00 - $. Compensation packages include health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave and retirement.

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.