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Foreign Language Professionals Talent Pipeline

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Leidos
Chantilly, VAexternalData and AnalyticsPosted 1 day ago (Aug 11, 2026)

Description

@@HD@@ Foreign Language Professionals Talent Pipeline @@/HD@@ 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. This program will sponsor and upgrade security clearance to a TS/SCI with a Full Scope Polygraph after you pass the required language tests. Linguist cannot begin work on contract without a fully adjudicated security clearance. @@HD@@ Leidos is seeking highly skilled Linguists, Translators, and Interpreters@@/HD@@ across multiple languages to support current and future mission requirements. @@HD@@ Languages of interest may include, but are not limited to: • Pashto@@/HD@@ •

Kurdish

Turkish

What You'll Do

@@HD@@ Selected candidates may provide professional-level linguistic support@@/HD@@ across

translation, interpretation, transcription, and gisting

activities. @@HD@@ Translation • Translate written materials from the target language into English@@/HD@@ and from

English into the target language

. • Accurately convey

meaning, intent, tone, and cultural nuances

. • Effectively capture

geopolitical, regional, ethnic, and cultural references

. • Apply appropriate

terminology and language usage

based on the subject matter and target audience. • Produce

clear, accurate, and polished translations

while maintaining fidelity to the source content.

Interpretation

@@HD@@ • Provide consecutive interpretation@@/HD@@ between English and the target language. • Provide

simultaneous interpretation

when required by mission needs. • Accurately convey information

in real time

while preserving meaning, tone, and intent. • Navigate

regional dialects, colloquialisms, and culturally specific content

with precision. • Support

meetings, interviews, briefings, and operational activities

requiring interpretation services.

Transcription

@@HD@@ • Accurately transcribe audio, video, and internet-based content@@/HD@@ . • Produce

high-quality English-language reports

derived from foreign-language source materials. • Demonstrate an understanding of

regional dialects and language variations

.

Gisting and Summarization

@@HD@@ • Identify and summarize key facts, themes, and critical information@@/HD@@ . • Extract

relevant intelligence

and

operationally significant details

from large volumes of material. • Utilize

research tools

and

reference materials

to support high-quality deliverables.

What You Bring

@@HD@@ • No clearance required to apply.@@/HD@@ • Ability to

obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

. Clearance must be

fully adjudicated before work begins

.

Leidos will sponsor eligible candidates

after successful completion of required language assessments and processing requirements. •

Bachelor's degree

with

8-12 years

of relevant experience, or

Master's degree

with

6-10 years

of relevant experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. • Degree in

Translation, Interpretation, Linguistics, or related Language Studies

strongly preferred. • Minimum of

3 years of recent professional experience

in

translation, interpretation, transcription

, or a combination of these disciplines. •

Professional interpretation skills

are required. • Ability to perform both

written and spoken language tasks

at a

professional level

. • Strong

written and verbal communication skills

in

English

and the

target language(s)

. • Proficiency with

Microsoft Office applications

and basic

Language Testing Requirements

To be considered for our Linguist Talent Pipeline, candidates must successfully complete the following: @@HD@@ Required for Pipeline Consideration@@/HD@@ • 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: @@HD@@ • Achieving a Senior@@/HD@@ or

Expert

rating on the target language proficiency assessment. • Demonstrating

professional-level interpretation skills

between English and the target language. • Meeting any additional

customer-specific language testing requirements

, as applicable.

Preferred Qualifications

@@HD@@ • Must be willing to TDY 100% @@/HD@@ • Experience supporting

contingency operations

as a

deployed linguist

. • Familiarity with the

U.S. Intelligence Community (IC)

,

Department of Defense (DoD)

,

military operations

, or

law enforcement environments

. • Experience providing

consecutive

and

simultaneous interpretation

in professional settings. • Ability to effectively

brief customers

, present information clearly, and communicate findings to

diverse stakeholders

. • Experience with

Human 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. 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. @@HD@@ Why Leidos?@@/HD@@ @@HD@@ At Leidos, we're not just offering a job - we're offering a mission. As part of the Intel@@/HD@@

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 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. @@HD@@ Ready to Elevate Your Career?@@/HD@@ 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.

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! #MSBA If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares. @@HD@@ Original Posting:@@/HD@@ June 8, 2026 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. @@HD@@ Pay Range:@@/HD@@ Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00 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. @@HD@@ About Leidos@@/HD@@ Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com. @@HD@@ Pay and Benefits@@/HD@@ Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits. @@HD@@ Securing Your Data@@/HD@@ Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com. If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission. @@HD@@ Commitment to Non-Discrimination@@/HD@@ All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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