Kurdish-English Linguist

Leidos is seeking a Kurdish Linguist to support mission-critical IT and national security programs. In this role, you will translate, transcribe, and interpret Kurdish (Kurmanji and/or Sorani) to and from English, ensuring high linguistic accuracy and cultural relevance. You will analyze written and audio materials, prepare clear English summaries, and support intelligence and technical teams with real-time interpretation. The position requires strict adherence to confidentiality, security protocols, and QA standards while working closely with multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Translate and interpret Kurdish to and from English with high linguistic accuracy
• Transcribe and analyze Kurdish audio and written materials
• Produce clear English summaries and reports for technical and mission teams
• Apply cultural knowledge to ensure contextually accurate translations
• Support real-time interpretation for meetings and operations as needed
• Follow security, confidentiality, and data handling protocols
• Use CAT tools and other linguistic/IT systems to manage language assets
• Collaborate with analysts, engineers, and project staff in a fast-paced environment
• Perform quality assurance reviews of translated materials
• Maintain and update glossaries and term bases for Kurdish language content

Required Skills

• Kurdish to English translation
• English to Kurdish translation
• Consecutive and/or simultaneous interpretation
• Transcription of audio materials
• Linguistic and cultural analysis
• Use of CAT tools/TMSTechnical and intelligence report writing
• Terminology and glossary management
• Information security and confidentiality practices
• Collaboration in multidisciplinary IT or mission teams