Foreign Language Professionals Talent Pipeline

Foreign Language Professionals Talent Pipeline

This posting is a pipeline requisition intended to identify and engage qualified language professionals for potential future opportunities. While there may not be an immediate opening at the time of application, candidates selected for the pipeline may be considered for upcoming positions as customer requirements and mission needs arise. Submission of an application does not guarantee employment or placement.

Candidates must hold an active TS/SCI security clearance with a polygraph and be eligible for a clearance upgrade. Candidates who meet these requirements and successfully pass the required language assessments may be added to our pipeline. Linguist cannot begin work on contract without a fully adjudicated security clearance.

Leidos is seeking highly skilledLinguists, Translators, and Interpreters across multiple languages to support current and future mission requirements.

Languages of interest may include, but are not limited to:

• Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese)

• Korean

• Vietnamese 

• Additional languages may also be considered based on evolving mission needs.

What You'll Do

Selected candidates may provideprofessional-level linguistic support acrosstranslation, interpretation, transcription, and gisting activities.

Translation

• Translate written materials from thetarget language into English and fromEnglish into the target language.

• Accurately conveymeaning, intent, tone, and cultural nuances.

• Effectively capturegeopolitical, regional, ethnic, and cultural references.

• Apply appropriateterminology and language usage based on the subject matter and target audience.

• Produceclear, accurate, and polished translations while maintaining fidelity to the source content.

Interpretation

• Provideconsecutive interpretation between English and the target language.

• Providesimultaneous interpretation when required by mission needs.

• Accurately convey informationin real time while preserving meaning, tone, and intent.

• Navigateregional dialects, colloquialisms, and culturally specific content with precision.

• Supportmeetings, interviews, briefings, and operational activities requiring interpretation services.

Transcription

• Accurately transcribeaudio, video, and internet-based content.

• Producehigh-quality English-language reports derived from foreign-language source materials.

• Demonstrate an understanding ofregional dialects and language variations.

Gisting and Summarization

• Identify and summarizekey facts, themes, and critical information.

• Extractrelevant intelligence andoperationally significant details from large volumes of material.

• Utilizeresearch tools andreference materials to support high-quality deliverables.

What You Bring

• TS/SCI with a polygraph is required.

• Ability toobtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. Clearance must befully adjudicated before work begins.Leidos will sponsor eligible candidates after successful completion of required language assessments and processing requirements.

• Bachelor's degree with8–12 years of relevant experience, orMaster's degree with6–10 years of relevant experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Degree inTranslation, Interpretation, Linguistics, or related Language Studies strongly preferred.

• Minimum of3 years of recent professional experience intranslation, interpretation, transcription, or a combination of these disciplines.

• Professional interpretation skills are required.

• Ability to perform bothwritten and spoken language tasks at aprofessional level.

• Strongwritten and verbal communication skills inEnglish and thetarget language(s).

• Proficiency withMicrosoft Office applications and basiconline research tools

Language Testing Requirements

• To be considered for our Linguist Talent Pipeline, candidates must successfully complete the following:

Required for Pipeline Consideration

• Pass the English language assessment.

Additional Requirements (When Language-Specific Opportunities Become Available)
Candidates selected for future opportunities will be required to complete additional Leidos language assessments, including:

• Achieving aSenior orExpert rating on the target language proficiency assessment.

• Demonstratingprofessional-level interpretation skills between English and the target language.

• Meeting any additionalcustomer-specific language testing requirements, as applicable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supportingcontingency operations as adeployed linguist.

• Familiarity with theU.S. Intelligence Community (IC),Department of Defense (DoD),military operations, orlaw enforcement environments.

• Experience providingconsecutive andsimultaneous interpretation in professional settings.

• Ability to effectivelybrief customers, present information clearly, and communicate findings todiverse stakeholders.

• Experience withHuman Language Technology (HLT) tools and applications.

Important Information About This Requisition

This is a pipeline requisition established to build a pool of qualified linguists, translators, and interpreters for anticipated future opportunities. Hiring timelines, position availability, work locations, and language requirements may vary based on customer demand. Qualified applicants may be contacted for future openings that align with their language skills, experience, and eligibility requirements.

Why Leidos?

At Leidos, we’re not just offering a job — we’re offering a mission. As part of theIntelSector, 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.

Ready to Elevate Your Career?

If you’re a passionate linguist ready to support impactful work on a global scale, we encourage you to apply today.Your greatest work is ahead.

This program will sponsor and upgrade security clearance to a TS/SCI with a Polygraph after you pass the required language tests.  Linguist cannot begin work on contract without a fully adjudicated security clearance

At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that provide them with an opportunity to thrive, professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We’re excited to learn more about you, apply today!

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Original Posting:

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

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 (but are not limited to) 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.