Senior Chinese Linguist
Description
Leidos will sponsor and upgrade security clearances for eligible candidates.
Primary Responsibilities:
As a Chinese linguist, you will engage in the full range of language services - bringing expertise to translation, interpretation, transcription, summarization, and analysis" Or "Step into the role of a linguist where you'll apply your skills across the entire spectrum of language services -from translating and interpreting to transcribing, summarizing, and analyzing complex content. Key duties include but not limited to:
Translation
- Accurately translate written materials
in both electronic and hard-copy formats.
- Convey not only factual content but also nuanced meaning and implied context.
- Capture geopolitical, regional, ethnic, and cultural references effectively.
- Use
terminology and expression
Interpretation
- Provide accurate consecutive interpretation
; occasional
simultaneous interpretation
may be required.
- Demonstrate understanding of one or more Korean regional dialects.
Transcription
- Review audio and internet-based
materials.
- Transcribe with high levels of accuracy and fidelity to the original content.
- Produce clear,
well-written English-language reports
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.
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and internet research tools is required.
- Experience with
HLT (Human Language Technology),
Qualifications
- Language Required:
CHINESE LANGUAGE
Education
Experience
Security Clearance
- No clearance required to apply
. •
Able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
Candidates must pass language proficiency testing.
is required to begin work
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience supporting contingency operations as a deployed linguist.
- Familiarity with the U.S. Intelligence Community, military, cryptologic, or law enforcement domains.
- Additional language proficiency is strongly preferred.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written formats in English and Target Language.
Additional Information
- Travel:
Up to 10%
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