Description
We are currently seeking a highly skilled French/Bambara linguist to join our mission-driven team. This role requires a language expert capable of handling a diverse range of complex linguistic tasks with accuracy, cultural awareness, and insight.
Responsibilities:
- Provide professional-level linguistic support across translation, interpretation, transcription, and gisting
- Translate materials from French/Bambara into English and vice versa
- Capture subtle nuances, cultural references, and abstract concepts with contextual accuracy
- Provide consecutive interpretation; simultaneous interpretation may occasionally be required
- Listen to audio or review internet-based content and transcribe accurately and efficiently
- Identify and summarize key facts and abstract concepts accurately
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree and 4-8 years of prior relevant experience or Master's with 2-6 years of prior relevant experience
- 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
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
Security Clearance:
- No clearance required to apply
- Able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph (must be fully adjudicated before work begins)
Pay Range: $73,450.00 - $132,775.00