Vietnamese Language Instructor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Clearance sponsorship

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Vietnamese Language Instructor to join a mission-focused team delivering high-quality language instruction and assessment services in a security-sensitive environment. The role emphasizes cultural and linguistic fluency, adult-learning methodologies, and a commitment to excellence within Leidos Intel Sector.

The instructor will deliver daily instruction, conduct proficiency testing, and develop tailored training materials while supporting career development and sponsorship

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8–12 years of prior relevant experience or Master’s degree with 2–10 years
• Minimum of 2 years of direct teaching experience
• Degree must be obtained 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

Responsibilities

• Deliver 3–5 hours of daily instruction in ILR 0–3
• Complete training and become a certified language tester with 3–4 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 the direction of senior trained instructors
• Stay aware of current events in countries where the language is spoken

Skills

Teaching experience

MS Office

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education/foreign language/linguistics

Master’s degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Vietnamese Language 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. Leidos will sponsor and upgrade security clearances for eligible candidates.

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

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Are you a seasoned Language Instructor ready to elevate your career and make a meaningful impact? The Le** idos Intel Sector is actively seeking a highly skilled and motivated Vietnamese 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 2 years of direct teaching experience.
• 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.

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 of5/5/5 in speaking, listening, and reading on standard ILR scale.

Security Clearance Requirement

• TS/SCI/with poly but willing to sponsor TS/SCI with poly
• Able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph (must be fully adjudicated before work begins). Leidos will sponsor candidates after passing all the required language tests.
• 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.

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Original Posting:

September 15, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

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.