Pashto Linguist

R-00187232



Leidos is seeking highly qualified and experienced to support our National Security Programs. This role requires advanced linguistic capabilities and cultural knowledge to support a wide range of mission-critical activities.



As a 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:

• Accurately 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 consistent with subject matter norms in the target language.
  

• Provide accurate ; occasional may be required.
  
• Demonstrate understanding of one or more Korean regional dialects.
  

• Review materials.
  
• Transcribe with high levels of accuracy and fidelity to the original content.
  
• Produce clear, .
  

• 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.
  

• Proficiency inand internet research tools is required.
  
• Experience with CAT (Computer-Assisted Translation) tools, Language Learning Model (LLM) is highly desired.
  

• (fluent) and (fluent)
  
• : 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.)
  
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant professional language-related experience in the field of translation, interpretation, and transcription.
  
• Must successfully complete a Leidos-administered language proficiency test or equivalent at the .
  

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• Prior experience supporting contingency operations as a
  
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• Familiarity with the U.S. environments.
  
• Additional s strongly preferred.
  
• Ability to communicate effectively in both formats in English and Target Language.
  

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July 13, 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 $73,450.00 - $132,775.00

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.



Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .



Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .



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