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Tamashek/Tamasheq Linguist

Make a Global Impact Join the Mission at Leidos

Are you ready to apply your linguistic expertise to meaningful work that directly supports national security At Leidos we bring together innovative minds cutting-edge technology and a commitment to excellence to solve the worlds toughest challenges. Join a team where your contributions truly matter and where youll have the resources and support to thrive professionally and personally. Leidos will sponsor and upgrade security clearances for eligible candidates.

We are currently seeking a highly skilled Tamashek/Tamasheq Linguist to join our mission-driven team. This position requires a language professional capable of performing a wide range of complex linguistic tasks with precision and cultural insight.

What Youll Do:

You will provide professional-level linguistic support across translation interpretation transcription and Gisting including but not limited to:

Translation

• Accurately translate materials (both digital and hard copy) from Tamashek/Tamasheq into English and vice versa.
• Capture subtle nuances cultural references and abstract concepts with contextual accuracy.
• Capture geopolitical regional ethnic and cultural references effectively.
• Use terminology and expression consistent with subject matter norms in the target language.

Interpretation

• Provide consecutive interpretation ; simultaneous interpretation may occasionally be required.
• Maintain high fidelity and fluency demonstrating understanding of regional dialects and cultural context.

Transcription

• Listen to audio or review internet-based content and transcribe accurately and efficiently.
• Produce high-quality English-language reports based on audio/visual materials .
• Demonstrate nuanced understanding of dialectical variations.

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 .

Security Clearance:

• No clearance required to apply .
• Able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph (must be fully adjudicated before work begins). Leidos will sponsor candidates after passing all the required language tests.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree and 4 8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2 6 years of prior relevant experience. (Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.)
• 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.
• All candidates must take and pass language tests administered by LEIDOS/an accepted commercial testing vendor.

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.

Additional Information:

• Attending and passing all sponsor related training is a requirement of employment.
• All Candidates must take and successfully pass a medical laboratory and/or physical screen as required by theprogram.
• Successfully completing the required weapons training.
• Travel is required both OCONUS and CONUS and is at the discretion of the customer. Candidate must be able to support the contract 24/7 when on travel.

Why Leidos

At Leidos were not just offering a job were offering a mission. As part of the Intel Sector youll 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.

Ready to Elevate Your Career

If youre 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. Were excited to learn more about you apply today!

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If youre looking for comfort keep scrolling. At Leidos we outthink outbuild and outpace the status quo because the mission demands it. Were not hiring followers. Were recruiting the ones who disrupt provoke and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. Were already at step 30 and moving faster than anyone else dares.

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.

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