Persian/Farsi Instructor

Leidos; Bellevue (NE); On-site; USD 73,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos seeks a Persian/Farsi Instructor for the Offutt Language Learning Center in Bellevue, NE. You will teach adult professional students and develop or modify language training materials to advance government and military language capabilities.

You will apply ILRT level 3+ Persian/Farsi along with strong English proficiency, design instruction, adapt methods to variety learning needs, and contribute to curriculum development. U.S. citizenship required; join a mission‑driven team at Leidos.

Qualifications

• ILRT level 3 or higher Persian/Farsi and an advanced working proficiency in English (ILRT 2+ DLPT 4).
• Bachelor’s degree in Persian/Farsi, applied linguistics, or language teaching preferred.
• 4+ years of related experience (8+ years without a degree). Alternatively, an associate degree plus 6+ years of related experience is acceptable.
• 1 or more years’ experience providing language or relation instruction.
• Expert knowledge of Persian/Farsi including speaking, grammar, phonology, and linguistic functions.
• Instructional Systems Design experience preferred.
• US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Provide global language, cryptologic, language, and cultural training to military forces and civilian personnel via traditional classroom instruction, written materials, technology-based instruction, and distributed learning services.
• Develop and integrate new global and cryptologic training materials, curriculum, and courseware for approval of US Government.
• Adapt instructional methods to meet student language proficiency goals, learning styles, and time constraints.

Skills

Persian/Farsi proficiency

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Persian/Farsi

4+ years related experience

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 has a career opportunity for a Persian/Farsi Instructor at the Offutt Language Learning Center at Bellevue, NE. The selected individual will teach adult professional students and develop or modify language training materials.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide global language, cryptologic, language, and cultural training to military forces and civilian personnel via traditional classroom instruction, written materials, technology-based instruction, and distributed learning services.
• Develop and integrate new global and cryptologic training materials, curriculum, and courseware for approval of US Government.
• Adapt instructional methods to meet student language proficiency goals, learning styles, and time constraints

Qualifications:

• Interagency Language Round Table (ILRT) level 3 or higher Persian/Farsi and an advanced working proficiency in English (ILRT level 2+, based on DLPT 4)
• Bachelor’s degree in Persian/Farsi, applied linguistics, or language teaching preferred.
• 4+ years of related experience (8+ years without a degree). Alternatively, an associate degree plus 6+ years of related experience is acceptable.
• 1 or more years’ experience providing language or relation instruction.
• Expert knowledge of Persian/Farsi to include speaking, grammar, phonology, linguistic functions, etc.
• Instructional Systems Design experience preferred
• US citizenship required.

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, 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.