European Portuguese Instructor

Leidos; United States; On-site; USD 92,300 - 166,850; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness programs

Paid Leave

Retirement plans

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a European Portuguese Language Instructor to support a national security mission by delivering classroom instruction and conducting proficiency assessments. This role requires a strong background in language education, proficiency in Portuguese, and relevant teaching experience.

The role involves developing instructional materials and working with senior instructors. Leidos offers competitive compensation and supports security clearance sponsorship for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of prior relevant experience or 2–10 years with a Master's degree.
• Minimum 2 years of direct teaching experience.
• Degree must be from a U.S. institution or a country where Portuguese is spoken.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 3-5 hours of instruction daily.
• Conduct 3-4 proficiency assessments weekly.
• Develop class materials tailored to students' needs.

Skills

Fluency in European Portuguese

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Experience in teaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or linguistics

Master's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Instructor – European Portuguese Language Instructor

Leidos is seeking a highly skilled and motivated European Portuguese Language Instructor to support a critical national security mission. This role involves delivering classroom instruction, conducting proficiency assessments, and developing instructional materials in a dynamic, mission‑driven environment. Leidos will sponsor and upgrade security clearances for eligible candidates.

Why Join Leidos?

• Be part of a mission‑focused team serving national security priorities.
• Leverage your linguistic and cultural fluency to shape high‑impact training.
• Grow your career with opportunities for advancement and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 3‑5 hours of daily instruction in courses ranging from ILR levels 0‑3.
• Become a certified language tester and conduct 3‑4 proficiency assessments weekly.
• Instruct students in speaking a foreign language and understanding the culture associated with the language.
• Develop class materials and training aids to meet customized student needs.
• Work under the direction of experienced senior trained instructors.
• Remain current on events in the countries where the language is spoken.
• Receive sponsor training focusing on foreign‑language teaching and testing to become certified per sponsor standards.

Required Qualifications

• 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 relevant experience (experience may substitute for a degree).
• Minimum 2 years of direct teaching experience.
• Degree must be obtained in the U.S. or a country where the target language is natively spoken.
• Proficiency in MS Office and basic internet research.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in both English and European Portuguese.

Language Proficiency Requirements

• Pass a LEIDOS or approved commercial testing vendor–administered translation test (3 hours) with a score of 4 or higher.
• Achieve a minimum of 5/5/5 in speaking, listening, and reading on the standard ILR scale.

Security Clearance Requirement

• TS/SCI with polygraph; sponsor willing to support TS/SCI with polygraph.
• Able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph (must be fully adjudicated before work begins); Leidos will sponsor candidates after passing all required language tests.
• Clearance must be fully adjudicated before starting. Linguists can only begin work on contract with a fully adjudicated clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within the U.S. Intelligence Community, military, or law enforcement.
• Fluency in multiple languages is highly desirable.
• Prior exposure to cryptologic or national security environments is a plus.
• Proficiency in multiple languages is strongly desired.

Pay Range

$92,300.00 – $166,850.00 (general guideline; actual compensation considered on a case‑by‑case basis).

Benefits

Competitive compensation, Health & Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, and Retirement plans.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.