Chinese Mandarin Linguist

R-00153308

Description

Join our elite team of linguists and make a global impact!

Leidos has an exciting upcoming opportunity for a talented Chinese-Mandarin Linguist to be part of our mission at Offutt Air Force Base in Omaha, NE. This isn't just a job; it's a chance to play a pivotal role in supporting Air Combat Command’s (ACC) Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) mission. Imagine using your skills to contribute to national security and work with cutting-edge technologies and dynamic teams. For this positions, candidates must currently posses a TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance.

Why You’ll Love This Role

Primary Responsibilities:

• Dive into Translational Mastery: Provide both technical and non-technical written translations, showcasing your expertise in the Chinese-Mandarin language.
• Create Insightful Summaries: Transform complex materials into concise gists and summaries.
• Be a Research Maverick: Conduct thorough open source research and convert your findings into actionable intelligence reports.
• Write with Precision: Craft detailed reports in English that drive critical decisions.
• Engage and Respond: Swiftly address requests for information with your deep linguistic knowledge.

Basic Qualifications:

• Security Savvy: Current DoD TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Educational Excellence: Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of relevant experience or Associate's with 8+ years of relevant experience. Equivalent experience is also valued.
• Language Proficiency: Meet the Interagency Language Roundtable scale's language proficiency requirements within the past year.
• Master Translator: Translate materials with precise syntax and expression from Chinese-Mandarin to English.
• Research Whiz: Conduct comprehensive research and compile findings to support specific intelligence needs.
• Cultural Contextualization: Utilize your knowledge to provide cultural, social, and ethnic context in translations, including gisting or screening.
• Mentorship and Teamwork: Mentor junior team members and work cooperatively in a diverse team environment.
• Independence and Initiative: Demonstrate the ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Interpersonal Skills: Engage effortlessly with personnel from diverse cultures. Proficiency in MS Office applications is a must.

What We Offer

• Impactful Work: Engage in projects that have a tangible impact on national security.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities to expand your skills and advance your career.
• Dynamic Environment: A vibrant, team-oriented workplace where your contributions are valued and celebrated.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with the latest tools and technologies in the intelligence field.

Ready to take the next step in your career and make a difference? Join us at Leidos and be a part of something extraordinary!

Does this sound exciting? If so, we'd love to see you thrive with us!
Original Posting Date: 2025-02-11
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: Pay Range $72,150.00 - $130,425.00

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