Japanese Language Instructor

Leidos • Vienna, VA

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About The Position

Leidos is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Japanese Instructor to support a critical national security mission within its Intel Sector. This role involves applying expertise in language, culture, and pedagogy in a dynamic, mission-driven environment. The instructor will deliver language training, conduct proficiency testing, and contribute to the development of linguistically prepared professionals. Leidos emphasizes innovation, diverse talent, customer success, community contribution, and sustainability, guided by its Mission, Vision, and Values. The company will sponsor and upgrade security clearances for eligible candidates.

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 2 years of direct teaching experience.
• 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.
• Able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph (must be fully adjudicated before work begins).
• Leidos will sponsor candidates after passing all the required language tests.
• Clearance must be fully adjudicated before starting.
• Linguists can only begin work on contract with a fully adjudicated security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Benefits

• Sponsorship and upgrade of security clearances for eligible candidates.
• Opportunities for advancement and professional development.
• Challenging assignments that provide an opportunity to thrive, professionally and personally.

What This Job Offers

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