What are the responsibilities and job description for the Linguistic Expert for Global Communication position at Leidos?
Job Overview:
">The role of a Swahili French Linguist at Leidos requires an individual with exceptional verbal and written communication skills. This position involves coordinating effectively with various offices and agencies within the US Intelligence Community, showcasing strong operational judgment and ability to respond quickly to high-priority data with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities:
">- Translation: Accurately translate reports/texts in electronic and hard-copy formats, capturing intended implications and nuances, as well as geopolitical, regional, ethnic, and cultural elements in text.
- Interpretation: Interpret accurately, with consecutive interpretation being the primary requirement but simultaneous interpretation may be requested on rare occasions.
- Transcription: Review audio or internet materials, transcribe with high accuracy, and express complex information in a clear manner.
- Gisting/Summarizing: Identify and accurately summarize factual points as well as abstract concepts, triage documentation to isolate pertinent and nuanced information, and master the use of reference materials.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
">- Language proficiency: Strong knowledge of Swahili and French languages, including dialects and nuances.
- Communication skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to express complex ideas clearly and concisely.
- Operational judgment: Strong operational judgment, enabling effective coordination with various offices and agencies.
- Security clearance: Must possess a TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance and be willing to undergo additional training and testing.
Benefits and Opportunities:
">- Professional development: Opportunities for professional growth and development in a dynamic and challenging environment.
- Collaborative team: Collaborate with a talented and experienced team of professionals in the field of linguistics and intelligence.
- Comprehensive benefits: Enjoy comprehensive benefits, including competitive pay, health insurance, retirement savings, and more.
