Kurdish Linguist

Leidos is seeking a Kurdish Linguist to support mission-critical IT and national security programs. In this role, you will perform high-accuracy translation, transcription, and interpretation from Kurdish to English and vice versa, ensuring linguistic, cultural, and technical precision. You will analyze language data, support cyber and digital modernization initiatives, and prepare clear written reports. Working closely with analysts, engineers, and project managers, you will contribute to solutions that protect national security. Leidos offers a collaborative, mission-driven environment with opportunities for training, certification, and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Translate, transcribe, and interpret Kurdish to and from English with high linguistic accuracy
• Provide cultural context and analysis to support missions and technical teams
• Review, edit, and quality-check language products for clarity and completeness
• Support cyber, analytics, and IT programs with language and data insights
• Prepare clear written summaries, reports, and documentation
• Collaborate with analysts, engineers, and project managers on mission objectives
• Handle sensitive information in accordance with security and confidentiality standards
• Use translation and analytic software tools to enhance accuracy and efficiency

Required Skills

• Kurdish-English translation
• Kurdish-English interpretation
• Transcription
• Linguistic and cultural analysis
• Technical and IT terminology familiarity
• Use of CAT/translation tools
• Written reporting and documentation
• Data and text analysis
• Quality assurance and editing
• Handling sensitive and classified information