Senior Arabic Linguist

Description Senior Arabic 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.
TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

We are currently seeking a highly skilled
Senior Arabic Linguist to join our mission-driven team. This position requires a language professional capable of performing a wide range of complex linguistic tasks with precision and cultural insight.

You will provide professional-level linguistic support across translation, interpretation, transcription
, and Gisting including but not limited to:

• Accurately translate materials (both digital and hard copy)
  from Arabic into English and vice versa.

• 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.

• Provide consecutive interpretation ;
  simultaneous interpretation may occasionally be required.

• Maintain high fidelity and fluency, demonstrating understanding of regional dialects and cultural context.

• 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.

• 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 .

• A TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required (must be fully adjudicated before work begins).

• BA degree and 12+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10+ years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be substituted 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 senior 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.

• 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.

• Attending and passing all sponsor related training is a requirement of employment.

• Successfully completing the required language assessments .

• 0-10%
  travel is required

At Leidos, we’re not just offering a job — we’re offering a mission. As part of the Leidos Intel Sector , you’ll contribute to a safer world by enabling critical intelligence efforts with AI, machine learning, and digital modernization, Mission Software Systems () . From safeguarding ports and borders to anticipating geopolitical instability years in advance, our linguists play an integral role in shaping global security.

We value innovation, collaboration, and integrity — and we are looking for people who are driven to make a difference.