Socio-Cultural Analyst (CI/HUMINT Language Analyst - Farsi) - Senior
LeidosMaryland, United States
Posted January 26, 2026
116350 - 210325 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 48,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023. Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®. Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos. Your most important work is ahead, visit careers.leidos.com for our latest opportunities.
Job Description
Leidos is seeking a Socio-Cultural Analyst (CI/HUMINT Language Analyst - Farsi) - Senior to support the USCYBERCOM J2 mission. The analyst will provide native-level language and cultural expertise for geopolitical, economic, and social issues. The role involves conducting research, supporting HUMINT intelligence collection and analysis, and translating transcripts, video, and audio sources.
Requirements
- Perform as a native-level language specialist, offering precise reading, writing, and speaking skills in the target language and providing deep cultural understanding relevant to geopolitical, economic, and social matters.
- Conduct research and support HUMINT intelligence collection and analysis efforts to inform operational decision-makers.
- Accurately translate transcripts, audio, and video sources from the target language to English and vice versa, ensuring the original intent and nuanced meaning are maintained.
- Develop, recommend, and implement innovative methods for target language research and the exploitation of relevant information, optimizing the methods for presenting and disseminating intelligence to stakeholders.
- Produce Operating Instructions (OIs) for command-wide programs and initiatives as directed by the Government.
- Collaborate with analysts, collectors, and mission partners to ensure that socio-cultural and linguistic insights are integrated into analytic products and operational planning.
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Relocation Assistance