Description
Job Description:
Leidos is a FORTUNE 500 company bringing a mix of innovative technology and sector expertise to customers in the national security, engineering, and the health industries.
We know once you join Leidos, you are sure to go home at the end of every day knowing YOU MADE A DIFFERENCE, resulting in one of the most REWARDING careers you could have imagined.
Leidos has an opening for a Linguist specializing in Farsi to provide onsite support at our customer’s site in Linthicum, MD. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience in supporting Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center’s Operations Environment (OE) directorate.
Job Summary
Performs full range of activities in processing materials or participating in situations requiring a general professional capability as follows:
Translation
Can accurately translate reports and texts in electronic and hardcopy formats that not only contain facts but also some abstract language showing an ability to capture intended implications and many nuances.
Can generally capture geopolitical, regional, ethnic, and cultural elements in text.
Interpretation
Able to interpret accurately. Normally consecutive interpretation is needed, but on rare occasions simultaneous interpretation may be requested.
Has good understanding of one or more regional dialects.
Transcription
Reviews audio or internet materials, transcribes with high degree of accuracy and expression.
Must possess excellent English-language written communication skills for preparing reports.
Has good understanding of one or more regional dialects.
Gisting/Summarizing
Is able to identify and accurately summarize factual points as well as abstract concepts.
Can triage documentation to isolate pertinent and nuanced info.
Must possess computer skills; including MS Office, to be able to produce written translations and products and sufficient internet skills that will allow basic research on the Web.
Must possess excellent English-language verbal communication skills for giving briefings.
Desired Skills
Experience deployed as a linguist supporting contingency operations
Knowledge of U.S. Intelligence Community, military, cryptologic, law enforcement experience
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in Farsi and English
Position is located in Linthicum Heights, MD
Security Clearance Requirements:
Active TS/SCI is required. Linguist cannot begin work on contract without a fully adjudicated security clearance.
Education Requirements
BA/BS and 4+ years of related work experience or a combination of /or equivalent formal military training and experience.
Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) Levels 2+/2+ or above for Farsi.
Ability to acquire and maintain DC3 Technical Linguist annual scoring requirements.
Desired Qualifications
Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Security+, SysAdmin Audit Network Security (SANS), Network+, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
Pay Range:
Covid Guidance
In order to enter Leidos facilities in the U.S. and to attend Leidos events outside our facilities, employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 or maintain proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 96 hours of entry. In addition, we are receiving guidance from certain customers that onsite contractor personnel will need to be fully vaccinated to access customer facilities. If you are not vaccinated, please consider getting your COVID-19 vaccination as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please contact your Talent Acquisition POC.
About Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $13.7 billion for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay and Benefits
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 here.
Securing Your Data
Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information at any part of the employment application process. And Leidos will communicate with you only through emails that are sent from a Leidos.com email address. If you receive an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information, please report the email to [email protected].
Commitment to Diversity
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.
