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Senior Chinese Linguist

Leidos is seeking highly qualified and experienced Chinese Translators/Linguists to support our National Security Programs. This role requires advanced linguistic capabilities and cultural knowledge to support a wide range of mission-critical activities. 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 consistent with subject matter norms in the target language.

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), CAT (Computer-Assisted Translation) tools, Language Learning Model (LLM) is highly desired.

Qualifications:

• Language Required: CHINESE LANGUAGE (fluent) and English (fluent)

• Education : Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) with 8 - 12 years and/or equivalent formal military training. OR master's degree with 6-10 years of related experience. Translation and interpretation degree highly desired. (Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.)

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional language-related experience in the field of translation, interpretation, and transcription.

Security Clearance:

• No clearance required to apply .

• Able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

• Candidates must pass language proficiency testing.

• TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required to begin work . Leidos will sponsor eligible candidates through this process.

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%

Why Join Us?
At Leidos, you'll join a team of dedicated professionals supporting a critical national mission. We invest in your growth through comprehensive training, career development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. 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!

Ready to Elevate Your Career?

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!

Original Posting:

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.

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.

About Leidos

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

Pay and Benefits

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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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