Senior Arabic/French Linguist

Senior Arabic/French 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/French 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.

What You’ll Do:

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

Translation

• Accurately translate materials (both digital and hard copy) from Arabic and French 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.

Interpretation

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

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

Transcription

• 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.

Gisting and Summarization

• 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.

Security Clearance:

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

Qualifications:

• BA/BS and/or equivalent formal military training and 8 – 12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6 – 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 Primary 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. 

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Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.

Additional Information:

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

• All Candidates must take and successfully pass a medical laboratory and/or physical screen as required by the program.

• Successfully completing the required weapons training.

• Travel OCONUS is a REQUIREMENT on this program. Candidate must be able to support the contract 24/7 when on travel. 

Why Leidos?

At Leidos, we’re not just offering a job — we’re offering a mission. As part of the National Security 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 anticipat