French/bambara Linguist

Leidos UK

Base: $73,450.00 - $132,775.00; bonus/equity: not ...
French and bambara language proficiency
Translation and interpretation skills
Transcription and gisting capabilities
This role involves providing professional-level linguistic support across translation, interpretation, transcription, and gisting to support national security missions

Job Summary

  • This role involves providing professional-level linguistic support across translation, interpretation, transcription, and gisting to support national security missions.
  • Leidos will sponsor and upgrade security clearances for eligible candidates who successfully complete the required language tests.
  • The position requires the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and may involve travel both OCONUS and CONUS.

Matching Summary

This role involves providing professional-level linguistic support across translation, interpretation, transcription, and gisting to support national security missions.

Salary

Base: $73,450.00 - $132,775.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Security clearance sponsorship and career growth opportunities

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • French and Bambara language proficiency
  • Translation and interpretation skills
  • Transcription and gisting capabilities
  • Cultural and geopolitical awareness
  • Ability to pass Leidos language test

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with contingency operations
  • Familiarity with US Intelligence Community
  • Military or law enforcement environment experience
  • Ability to brief stakeholders effectively
  • Proficiency in multiple languages

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree with 4-8 years experience or Master's with 2-6 years
  • Must pass Leidos-administered language proficiency test at Primary level or higher
  • Able to obtain TS/SCI clearance with polygraph before work begins
  • Pass medical laboratory and physical screen requirements
  • Complete required weapons training

Work Rights

Must be able to obtain TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

Sponsorship: available

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