Chinese Mandarin Linguist/Instructor

Leidos LLC; United States; Remote; USD 52,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Paid Leave

Retirement

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Chinese Mandarin Linguist/Instructor to support global and cryptologic language training for military personnel. The role may be performed from anywhere in the United States with up to 40% travel for in-person classes.

The ideal candidate holds active TS/SCI clearance, ILRT level 3 or higher in Chinese Mandarin, and a background in language instruction or translation. Assignment is projected for one year, starting around October 2027, with opportunities to collaborate with

Qualifications

• Requires an active TS/SCI security clearance.
• ILRT level 3 or higher in Chinese Mandarin with English proficiency.
• Bachelor's Degree in Chinese Mandarin or related language field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide global and cryptologic language training to military personnel using classroom, written, and digital methods.
• Develop and integrate training materials and courseware for US Government approval.
• Adapt instruction to student goals, styles, and time constraints.
• Advise Language Manager on assessment and training needs of students.
• Track progress and report on training effectiveness.

Skills

Chinese Mandarin proficiency

English proficiency (Advanced)

Security clearance TS/SCI

Language instruction

Translation services

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chinese Mandarin / Applied Linguistics / language teaching

Job description

Step into a mission where you do truly matters! At Leidos, innovation is at the heart of everything we do. Powered by a team as diverse as it is talented, we're driven by a shared passion for delivering bold solutions that fuel our customers' success. We believe in empowering our people, giving back to our communities, and leading with sustainability. Every action we take is grounded in integrity and a steadfast commitment to doing what’s right—for our customers, our teams, and the world around us. Our Mission, Vision, and Values aren't just words—they're the compass guiding our journey toward a brighter future. If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading! Leidos has a exciting opportunity for a Chinese Mandarin Linguist/Instructor.

The role can be performed from anywhere within the United States, with the ability to travel approximately 40% to support in‑person classes. Candidates must currently possess a TS/SCI security clearance in order to be considered. 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. Note-Assignment is projected for one year, approximately October 2027.

Essential Duties and 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.
• NOTE: For the Proficiency requirements, specifically for English, an American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) score of Advanced High is the equivalent to an English Comprehension Level test that's administered by the DLI English Language Center. The wording can stay as is, but as a note for HR, the ACTFL score would also work. Overall, the Interagency Language Roundtable is what sets the USG standards for Language proficiency.
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Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: Pay Range $52,000.00 - $94,000.00

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.

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

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Commitment and Diversity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.