Mandarin Linguist & Language Instructor

Leidos Inc; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Chinese Mandarin Linguist/Instructor to deliver global and cryptologic language training to military personnel. The role may be based at Fort Bragg, Cannon AFB, or Hurlburt Field, requiring TS/SCI clearance and travel about 20–25% for in-person classes.

Responsibilities include developing training materials, adapting methods to student needs, and advising on assessment and requirements. A bachelor’s in Chinese Mandarin or related field is preferred, with 2–4 years of military

Qualifications

• Requires TS/SCI clearance.
• ILRT level 3+ in Chinese Mandarin; advanced English proficiency (DLPT 4).
• Bachelor's degree in Chinese Mandarin/Applied Linguistics/language teaching or related field.
• 2–4 years of military or intelligence experience.
• 1–3 years of language-related experience.
• 1+ year experience producing translation and language-related services.
• 1+ year experience providing language or language training; cryptologic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide global language, cryptologic, language, and cultural training to military forces and civilian personnel via classroom instruction, written materials, technology-based instruction, and distributed learning services.
• Develop and integrate new language training materials, curriculum, and courseware for US Government approval.
• Adapt instructional methods to meet student language goals and learning styles.
• Advise Language Manager and military representatives on assessment and training needs of students.
• Track student progression and report training effectiveness to Language Manager and military.

Skills

ILRT Chinese Mandarin

English proficiency

Translation experience

Language instruction

Education

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

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Chinese Mandarin Linguist/Instructor to deliver global and cryptologic language training to military personnel. The role may be based at Fort Bragg, Cannon AFB, or Hurlburt Field, requiring TS/SCI clearance and travel about 20–25% for in-person classes.

Responsibilities include developing training materials, adapting methods to student needs, and advising on assessment and requirements. A bachelor’s in Chinese Mandarin or related field is preferred, with 2–4 years of military