Kurdish-English Linguist / Translator

Leidos is seeking a Kurdish Linguist to support mission-critical IT and national security programs. In this role, you will perform high-quality translation, transcription, and interpretation between Kurdish and English, ensuring accuracy, cultural relevance, and adherence to security protocols. You will analyze written and audio materials, create glossaries, and support localization of technical and operational content. Working closely with analysts, engineers, and project teams, you will help enable clear communication, contribute to intelligence and operational reports, and uphold Leidos' standards of integrity, confidentiality, and mission focus.

Responsibilities

• Translate and interpret written and audio materials between Kurdish and English with high accuracy
• Provide cultural and contextual analysis to support national security and IT missions
• Transcribe, edit, and quality-check linguistic products for clarity and completeness
• Support localization of technical, operational, and digital content for government clients
• Develop and maintain glossaries, term bases, and style guides for Kurdish language materials
• Collaborate with analysts, engineers, and project teams to clarify linguistic requirements
• Handle sensitive information in accordance with security and confidentiality standards
• Contribute linguistic insights to reports, briefings, and analytical products
• Use translation and data tools to improve workflow efficiency and consistency
• Participate in continuous learning to stay current on dialects, terminology, and regional developments

Required Skills

• Kurdish-English translation
• Kurdish-English interpretation
• Transcription
• Cultural and regional analysis
• Technical and IT terminology familiarity
• Use of CAT/translation tools
• Editing and quality assurance
• Security and confidentiality practices
• Terminology management
• Report and documentation writing