Farsi Language Instructor

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

Job summary

Leidos in Virginia is seeking a Farsi Language Instructor to support a national security mission, delivering structured language training, proficiency testing, and curriculum development within a mission-driven team.

The role requires extensive adult teaching experience, ILR 5/5/5 proficiency, an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph eligibility, and excellent English and Farsi communication skills; travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, foreign language, or linguistics with 8–12 years of experience, or Master’s with 2–10 years.
• Minimum of 10 years of adult teaching experience.
• Must score 90%+ on English test and Senior level.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required.
• Familiar with current events in the target language countries.
• Proficient in MS Office and internet research.
• Excellent English and target language communication skills.
• Travel 0-10%.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 3–5 hours of daily instruction (ILR 0–3).
• Conduct 3–4 language proficiency assessments weekly.
• Instruct students in speaking a foreign language and understanding the culture.
• Develop class materials and training aids to meet student needs.
• Work under senior instructors and meet Sponsor standards.
• Receive sponsor training to become certified as required.

Skills

Foreign language instruction

MS Office

English proficiency

Public speaking

Team Teaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, foreign language, or linguistics

Master’s degree

Job description

Description

Farsi Instructor

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

Unleash your potential at Leidos, where we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

Take Your Expertise to the Next Level – Join Leidos as a Farsi Language Instructor

Are you a seasoned Language Instructor ready to elevate your career and make a meaningful impact? The Leidos Intel Sector is actively seeking a highly skilled and motivated Farsi Instructor to support a critical national security mission. This is not just another teaching job—it’s an opportunity to apply your expertise in language, culture, and pedagogy in a dynamic and mission-driven environment.

We're looking for a passionate professional with a strong foundation in foreign language instruction, advanced knowledge of adult learning methodologies, and a commitment to excellence. You will play a key role in delivering language training, conducting proficiency testing, and shaping the next generation of linguistically prepared professionals.

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 in a supportive environment with opportunities for advancement and professional development.

Responsibilities Include:

As a Language Instructor, you will:

• Deliver 3–5 hours of daily instruction in courses ranging from ILR levels 0–3.

• Complete training and become a certified language tester, with expectations to conduct 3–4 language proficiency assessments weekly.

• The position is responsible for instructing students in speaking a foreign language and understanding the culture of the area or country to teach culture through communication.

• Instructors must be able to develop class materials and training aids to meet customized student needs.

• The contract linguist instructor(s) shall have strong foreign language skills and will work under the direction of experienced senior trained instructors.

• It is also important that candidates are familiar with current events in the countries where the foreign languages are spoken.

• Once on the program, contract linguist instructors are required to receive specific sponsor training focusing on foreign language teaching and foreign language testing in order to become certified according to 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 prior relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.

• Minimum of 10 years of adult teaching experience.

• Team Teaching experience a plus.

• Must score 90% or higher on the English test.

• Must score Senior level.

• Degree must be obtained either in the U.S. or in a country where the target language is natively spoken.

• Proficient in MS Office and basic internet research.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills in both English and the foreign language.

• Travel 0-10%

Language Proficiency Requirements

• Must pass a LEIDOS/ accepted commercial testing vendors-administered translation test (3 hours) with a score of 4 or higher.

• Must achieve a minimum of 5/5/5 in speaking, listening, and reading on standard ILR scale.

Security Clearance Requirement

• An active TS/SCI security clearance with a polygraph. Candidates must also be eligible for a security clearance upgrade.

• Clearance must be fully adjudicated before starting. Linguists can only begin work on contract with a fully adjudicated security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within the U.S. Intelligence Community, military, or law enforcement.

• Ability to communicate fluently and professionally in multiple languages is highly desirable.

• Prior exposure to cryptologic or national security environments a plus.

• Linguists who are proficient in multiple languages are strongly desired.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

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, visit 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.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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.

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.