Chinese Mandarin Linguist & Military Language Instructor

Leidos Inc; Clovis (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Chinese Mandarin Linguist/Instructor to deliver global language and cryptologic training for military personnel and to develop materials with the Language Program Manager. Candidates must hold a TS/SCI clearance and have relevant language teaching experience.

The role may be based at Fort Bragg, Cannon AFB NM, or Hurlburt Field FL, with travel 20–25% to conduct in-person classes lasting 4–6 weeks each. Assignment through Sept 2027.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current TS/SCI security clearance.
• ILRT level 3 or higher in Chinese Mandarin with advanced working English proficiency.
• Bachelor's Degree in Chinese Mandarin language/Applied Linguistics/language teaching; other qualifications may be considered.
• 2-4 years of military or intelligence experience.
• 1-3 years of language-related experience.
• 1+ years producing translation and language-related services.
• 1+ years’ language or related instruction experience; cryptologic instructor preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide global language, cryptologic language training to military personnel via traditional or technology-based methods.
• Develop and integrate training materials and courseware for US Government approval.
• Adapt instruction to language proficiency goals and student needs.
• Advise Language Manager on assessment, placement, and training requirements.
• Track progress and report training effectiveness to Language Manager and military.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

ILRT level 3+ (Chinese Mandarin)

Advanced English proficiency

Bachelor's degree in language field

Military/intelligence experience

Language instruction experience

Education

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

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Chinese Mandarin Linguist/Instructor to deliver global language and cryptologic training for military personnel and to develop materials with the Language Program Manager. Candidates must hold a TS/SCI clearance and have relevant language teaching experience.

The role may be based at Fort Bragg, Cannon AFB NM, or Hurlburt Field FL, with travel 20–25% to conduct in-person classes lasting 4–6 weeks each. Assignment through Sept 2027.