European Portuguese Instructor

Leidos LLC; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Paid Leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a European/Continental Portuguese Instructor to support a high-priority mission. These are full-time, in-person positions requiring language instruction and assessment responsibilities.

Candidates must hold an active TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph and be eligible for clearance upgrade. Responsibilities include 3-5 hours of daily instruction across ILR levels 0-3, developing customized materials, undergoing sponsor training to become a certified tester, and conducting weekly

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; substitutions allowed for additional experience.
• 3+ years of direct adult teaching experience or 8–12 years of relevant experience, or a master’s with 6–10 years of relevant experience.
• Team teaching experience is a plus.
• Must demonstrate Senior level proficiency in developing instructional materials for adults.
• Familiarity with ILR scale and current events in the target language.

Responsibilities

• Provide 3–5 hours of language instruction per day across ILR 0-3 levels.
• Develop tailored instructional materials and training aids for student objectives.
• Undergo sponsor-provided training to become a certified language tester.
• Conduct 3-4 language proficiency assessments per week after certification.
• Teach language through cultural immersion and current events, collaborating with senior instructors.

Skills

Adult teaching experience

Curriculum development

Language testing

ILR scale familiarity

Proficiency testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

European/Continental Portuguese Instructor

Leidos is seeking a skilled European/Continental Portuguese Instructor to support a high-priority customer mission. These are full-time in-person positions requiring both teaching and language assessment responsibilities. Ideal candidates will be passionate about language instruction, experienced in adult education, and capable of adapting materials to meet customized learning needs. Candidates must hold an active TS/SCI security clearance with a polygraph and be eligible for a clearance upgrade.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 3-5 hours of language instruction per day across proficiency levels ILR 0-3.
• Develop tailored instructional materials and training aids to meet student-specific learning objectives.
• Undergo sponsor-provided training to become a certified language tester.
• Conduct 3-4 language proficiency assessments per week following certification.
• Teach language through cultural immersion, leveraging a strong understanding of language culture and current events.
• Collaborate with senior instructors to maintain instructional standards and curriculum quality.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (from a U.S. institution or from the country where the target language is spoken). Additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 3+ years of direct adult teaching experience; or 8-12 years of relevant experience; or a master’s degree with 6-10 years of relevant experience.
• Team Teaching experience a plus.
• Must score Senior level Proficiency in developing instructional materials customized for adult learners.
• Familiarity with ILR Scale and current events and cultural developments in the foreign language.

Travel 0-10%

Language Testing Requirements

• Must pass a Leidos-administered or approved commercial translation test (3 hours). Minimum passing test scores: Translation Test: 4 or higher.
• Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI): 4/4/4 (Speaking/Listening/Reading).
• Security Clearance: An active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is preferred; however, candidates with an existing security clearance may be eligible for sponsorship to obtain the required clearance upgrade.

Original Posting: April 6, 2026

Pay Range: $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

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.

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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

• 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.