Somali Translator/linguist

Leidos Holdings

Base: $73,450.00 - $132,775.00; bonus/equity: not ...
Somali to english translation
Consecutive interpretation skills
Audio transcription accuracy
This role offers the opportunity to apply linguistic expertise to meaningful work that directly supports national security

Job Summary

  • This role offers the opportunity to apply linguistic expertise to meaningful work that directly supports national security.
  • Candidates will perform complex tasks including translation, consecutive interpretation, transcription, and gisting with high fidelity.
  • Leidos will sponsor and upgrade security clearances for eligible candidates who successfully pass required language tests.

Matching Summary

This role offers the opportunity to apply linguistic expertise to meaningful work that directly supports national security.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Somali to English translation
  • Consecutive interpretation skills
  • Audio transcription accuracy
  • Cultural and dialectal nuance
  • TS/SCI clearance eligibility

Nice-to-have

  • Contingency operations experience
  • Intelligence community familiarity
  • Military or law enforcement background
  • Multiple language proficiency
  • Ability to brief stakeholders

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree with 4-8 years experience or Master's with 2-6 years
  • Pass Leidos-administered language proficiency test at Primary level or higher
  • Must be able to obtain TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
  • Successful completion of medical laboratory and physical screen
  • Completion of required weapons training

Work Rights

Must be able to obtain TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

Sponsorship: available

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