Leidos Holding Is Hiring A Russian Language Analyst

Explore an exciting opportunity to work as a Russian Language Analyst at Leidos Holding, supporting national security efforts in Bethesda, MD. Join a team dedicated to innovation, service, and career growth in a mission-driven environment.

🔍 Job Overview

Are you ready for a rewarding career challenge? At Leidos, we leverage the talents of our diverse team to deliver innovative solutions that matter. We are seeking highly qualified linguists to support the Department of Defense with language translation, summarization, and analysis of Russian-language materials.

If you're passionate about making a difference and want to work on specialized projects or deployments worldwide, this role offers the perfect platform to grow your skills and impact national security.

🎯 Our Mission

The Leidos National Security Sector employs cutting-edge capabilities in Digital Modernization, Mission Software Systems, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning to support our customers' missions worldwide. Our work ranges from scanning ports for illicit materials to predicting future geopolitical events—helping to keep the world safer.

Interested in contributing to national security? Learn more here!

Your Main Mission

• Provide exploitation support to collections, investigations, and defense intelligence requirements.
• Review source material in Russian to produce accurate summaries, translations, and transcriptions.
• Process large volumes of foreign language material to extract critical information.
• Support media exploitation teams by contributing to serialized written reports.
• Utilize technical systems and advanced language software for forensic processing and translation tasks.
• Produce reports of exploitation and transliteration activities.

🔑 What Sets You Apart

• Primary language: Russian
• Education: BA degree or 4 years of relevant experience; Master’s degree with 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• ILR scores: 3 or higher in reading, listening (foreign language), and writing in English (preferably 3+).
• Experience in translation projects maintaining fidelity and integrity of foreign language materials.
• Effective communicator and team player capable of working efficiently on group projects.
• Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with Computer-Assisted Translation tools.
• Willingness to work shift hours to meet mission demands.
• Technical aptitude for learning specialized tools and processes (training provided).

🧩 Additional Assets

• Military, DLI, or intelligence community background.
• Proficiency in multiple foreign languages.
• Experience in intelligence report writing.
• Familiarity with Human Language Technology tools.

🔐 Clearance Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance and ability to obtain CI polygraph.
• SCI-level access preferred.
• Must pass a polygraph and Subject Interview.

🌟 Why Join Leidos?

Leidos offers boundless opportunities to challenge yourself, grow professionally, and make a meaningful impact. We support your career development through interesting assignments, training, and promotion prospects. Your greatest work begins here—apply today!

📅 Additional Information

• Posting Date: November 3, 2023
• Estimated Close: At least 3 days after posting date
• Salary Range: $68,900 – $124,550

🏢 About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation leader addressing national security and health challenges, with a global workforce of 47,000 employees. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with reported revenues of approximately $15.4 billion in 2023. Learn more about us.

💼 Pay & Benefits

We offer competitive compensation along with health, wellness, income protection, paid leave, and retirement benefits. Find out more.

🚫 Beware of Scams

Leidos will never request payment details during the application process. All official communications come from @Leidos.com addresses. Report suspicious activity to us via healthcare@leidos.com.

🌎 Commitment to Diversity

We welcome candidates regardless of sex, race, ethnicity, age, nationality, religion, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or other protected categories. Qualified individuals with criminal histories are also considered in accordance with relevant laws.