Senior Spanish LinguistLeidos is seeking highly qualified and experienced Senior Spanish Linguist to support our National Security Programs. This role requires advanced linguistic and Interpretation capabilities and cultural knowledge to support a wide range of mission-critical activities.
Primary Responsibilities:
As a Spanish Linguist linguist, you will engage in the full range of language services - bringing expertise to translation, interpretation, transcription, summarization, and analysis” Or “Step into the role of a linguist where you’ll apply your skills across the entire spectrum of language services -from translating and interpreting to transcribing, summarizing, and analyzing complex content. Key duties include but not limited to:
What You’ll Do:
You will provide professional-level linguistic support across translation, interpretation, transcription, and Gisting including but not limited to:
Translation
Accurately translate written materials in both electronic and hard-copy formats.
Convey not only factual content but also nuanced meaning and implied context.
Capture geopolitical, regional, ethnic, and cultural references effectively.
Use terminology and expression consistent with subject matter norms in the target language.
Interpretation
Transcription
Review audio and internet-based materials.
Transcribe with high levels of accuracy and fidelity to the original content.
Produce clear, well-written English-language reports.
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.
Technical Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and internet research tools is required.
Experience with HLT (Human Language Technology), CAT (Computer-Assisted Translation) tools, Language Learning Model (LLM) is highly desired.
Qualifications:
TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required (must be fully adjudicated before work begins).
Bachelor’s degree with 8 – 12 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree with 6-10 years of related experience. (Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.)
4+ years of professional and recent translation and interpretation experience.
Must have interpretation skills.
Candidates must have experience in the Intelligence Community and Operations.
Must successfully complete a Leidos-administered language proficiency test or equivalent at the Senior level or higher
Translation and/or interpretation degree is highly desired
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:
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience supporting contingency operations as a deployed linguist.
Candidates must pass language proficiency testing.
Additional language proficiency is strongly preferred.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written formats in English and Target Language.
Additional Information:
Ready to Elevate Your Career?
If you’re a passionate linguist ready to support impactful work on a global scale, we encourage you to apply today. Your greatest work is ahead.
Original Posting:
July 10, 2026
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 $92,300.00 - $166,850.00
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.
