Command Language Program Manager

Leidos; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 73,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Command Language Program Manager (CLPM) to oversee foreign language programs and compliance within the 16AF. A current TS/SCI clearance is required to be considered, and candidates with security clearances are preferred.

The role emphasizes planning, scheduling, and coordinating language training, conducting analysis and reporting, and liaising with personnel and vendors to ensure linguist proficiency across multiple languages for USAF needs.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required; polygraph possible.
• At least 10 years of cryptologic or foreign language experience.
• Bachelor's degree and Air Force cryptologic or foreign language experience preferred.
• Must have strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, track, and coordinate foreign language training across 16AF, supporting the chief of the language program.
• Perform ad hoc and recurring analysis of intelligence-related activities and performance measures to ensure linguists are proficient across multiple languages.
• Respond to information requests and advocate for additional training to improve proficiency.
• Conduct the one-day Air Force CLPM training program as needed.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Cryptologic experience

Foreign language experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Description

Step into a mission where what 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 is on the hunt for a Command Language Program Manager (CLPM) at JBSA Lackland in San Antonio, TX. Candidates must currently possess a TS/SCI security clearance in order to be considered. The CLPM ensures compliance with Air Force, MAJCOM, Group and unit instructions governing the CLP. They coordinate/interface with various 16AF units, base education and training staff and military and civilian foreign language training vendors and instructors to manage multiple foreign language training programs. Some specific job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Plan, schedule, track and coordinate foreign language training across 16AF, directly supporting the chief of the language program.
• Perform ad hoc and recurring analysis of intelligence-related activities, performance measures of intelligence-related activities, and process improvement analysisto ensure the 16AF can adequately supply trained and proficient linguists covering a multitude of languages.
• Respond to Requests for Information and help advocate for additional training so USAF linguists can achieve higher levels of proficiency.
• Conduct the one-day Air Force CLPM training program as needed.

• Ensure all assigned military CLAs test at least annually in all languages in which training was provided at government expense. DLI by-pass members must also test annually in the language in which they were accepted into the AFSC.
• Ensure all assigned civilian CLAs test at least annually in the language required for their position.
• Coordinate with the appropriate office: testing center/Test Control Officer, personnel, or finance, etc, on appropriate language issues, such as, Defense Language Proficiency Tests (DLPT), Foreign Language Proficiency Bonus (FLPB), etc.

Required Skills:

• Active TS/SCI clearance required. If needed, must be willing to submit to a polygraph.
• At least 10 years of cryptologic or foreign language experience is required.
• A Bachelor's degree and Air Force cryptologic or foreign language experience is preferred.
• Must have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

August 28, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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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.