Chinese Mandarin Linguist/Instructor

Leidos • Fort Walton Beach, FL

1d • $52,000 - $94,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Leidos has an exciting opportunity for a Chinese Mandarin Linguist/Instructor. This role can be based at Fort Bragg, NC; Cannon AFB, NM; or Hurlburt Field, FL. Candidates must currently possess a TS/SCI security clearance. The selected individual will provide translation services in a variety of forms, primarily global and cryptologic language training to military personnel. Works with unit Language Program Manager to develop/integrate language training materials, technologies, and methods in existing training programs. Assignment is projected for one year, approximately October 2027.

Requirements

• Requires an active TS/SCI security clearance. Candidates must also possess a current polygraph or be eligible to obtain one, along with meeting all customer access requirements.
• Interagency Language Round Table ILRT) level 3 or higher in Chinese Mandarin and an advanced working proficiency in English ILRT level 2+, based on DLPT 4)
• Bachelor's Degree in Chinese Mandarin language/Applied Linguistics/language teaching preferred. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree or combination with an Associate’s degree)
• 2-4 years of military or intelligence experience
• 1-3 years of language related experience.
• 1 or more years’ experience in producing translation and language-related services.
• 1 or more years’ experience providing language or relation instruction. Military cryptologic language instructor experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Chinese Mandarin to include speaking, grammar, phonology, linguistic functions, etc.
• Familiarity with various phases of intelligence cycle such as collection, processing, exploitation and dissemination and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance activities.
• Must be willing and able to travel approximately 20–25% to support 1–3 classes per year, with each in‑person class lasting 4–6 weeks.
• Must be flexible with work hours to accommodate the online training schedule due to different time zones for the units.

Nice To Haves

• Military cryptologic language instructor experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide global language, cryptologic, language, and cultural training to military forces and civilian personnel via traditional classroom instruction, written materials, technology-based instruction, and distributed learning services.
• Help to develop and integrate new global and cryptologic training materials, curriculum, and courseware for approval of US Government.
• Adapt instructional methods to meet student language proficiency goals, learning styles, and time constraints.
• Advise Language Manager and military representatives on assessment, placement, and training needs of students.
• Track student progression and reports effectiveness of training to Language Manager and military.

Benefits

• The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level