Chinese Language Instructor

Leidos•Chantilly, VA

6d•$92,300 - $166,850•Onsite

About The Position

The Leidos Intel Sector is actively seeking a highly skilled and motivated Chinese Instructor to support a critical national security mission. This is an opportunity to apply expertise in language, culture, and pedagogy in a dynamic and mission-driven environment. The role involves delivering language training, conducting proficiency testing, and shaping the next generation of linguistically prepared professionals. Leidos is a mission-focused team serving national security priorities, offering opportunities for career growth and professional development in a supportive environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education, foreign language, or linguistics with 8– 12 years of prior relevant experience or Master’s degree with 2 – 10 years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
Minimum of 10 years of adult teaching experience.
Must score 90% or higher on the English test.
Must score Senior level.
Degree must be obtained either in the U.S. or in a country where the target language is natively spoken.
Proficient in MS Office and basic internet research.
Excellent communication and presentation skills in both English and the foreign language.
Must pass a LEIDOS/ accepted commercial testing vendors-administered translation test (3 hours) with a score of 4 or higher.
Must achieve a minimum of 5/5/5 in speaking, listening, and reading on standard ILR scale.
An active TS/SCI security clearance with a polygraph.
Candidates must also be eligible for a security clearance upgrade.
Clearance must be fully adjudicated before starting. Linguists can only begin work on contract with a fully adjudicated security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Team Teaching experience
Experience within the U.S. Intelligence Community, military, or law enforcement.
Ability to communicate fluently and professionally in multiple languages is highly desirable.
Prior exposure to cryptologic or national security environments a plus.
Linguists who are proficient in multiple languages are strongly desired.

Responsibilities

Deliver 3–5 hours of daily instruction in courses ranging from ILR levels 0–3.
Complete training and become a certified language tester, with expectations to conduct 3–4 language proficiency assessments weekly.
Instruct students in speaking a foreign language and understanding the culture of the area or country to teach culture through communication.
Develop class materials and training aids to meet customized student needs.
Work under the direction of experienced senior trained instructors.
Be familiar with current events in the countries where the foreign languages are spoken.
Receive specific sponsor training focusing on foreign language teaching and foreign language testing in order to become certified according to Sponsor standards.