Language Instructors

Leidos • Chantilly, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Leidos is seeking highly skilled and motivated Japanese and Vietnamese Instructors to support a critical national security mission. This role involves applying expertise in language, culture, and pedagogy in a dynamic, mission-driven environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in foreign language instruction, advanced knowledge of adult learning methodologies, and a commitment to excellence. Responsibilities include delivering language training, conducting proficiency testing, and shaping the next generation of linguistically prepared professionals. Leidos offers opportunities for career growth, professional development, and advancement within a supportive environment. The company is committed to doing the right thing for its customers, people, and community, operating sustainably and empowering its teams.

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.
• TS/SCI with polygraph is required; however, Leidos is willing to sponsor qualified candidates for a TS/SCI with poly after they successfully pass all required language tests.
• Candidates must be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• 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 a plus.
• 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: Senior