Kurdish Linguists

Leidos

Chantilly, VA, United States
Base: $92,300.00 - $166,850.00; bonus/equity: not ...
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Kurdish to english translation
English to kurdish translation
Consecutive interpretation
** Leidos is seeking a skilled Kurdish Linguist to provide linguistic support for national security efforts, focusing on translation, interpretation, transcription, and summarization. The ideal candidate will possess significant language expertise and cultural insight, with opportunities for professional growth within a mission-driven company. **

Job Summary

  • Make a Global Impact – Join the Mission at Leidos to apply your linguistic expertise to meaningful work that directly supports national security.
  • You will provide professional-level linguistic support across translation, interpretation, transcription, and Gisting including but not limited to capturing subtle nuances, cultural references, and abstract concepts with contextual accuracy.
  • At Leidos, we’re not just offering a job — we’re offering a mission, contributing to a safer world by enabling critical intelligence efforts.

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** Leidos is seeking a skilled Kurdish Linguist to provide linguistic support for national security efforts, focusing on translation, interpretation, transcription, and summarization. The ideal candidate will possess significant language expertise and cultural insight, with opportunities for professional growth within a mission-driven company. **

Salary

Base: $92,300.00 - $166,850.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Kurdish to English translation
  • English to Kurdish translation
  • Consecutive interpretation
  • Transcription of audio/internet content
  • Gisting and summarization of data
  • Cultural insight and nuance

Nice-to-have

  • Experience supporting contingency operations
  • Familiarity with US Intelligence Community
  • Ability to brief stakeholders
  • Proficiency in multiple languages

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree with 8-12 years experience or Master’s degree with 6-10 years experience
  • 3+ years professional translation and interpretation experience
  • Able to obtain TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
  • Must pass Leidos-administered language proficiency test

Work Rights

Must be able to obtain TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

Sponsorship: available

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