Chinese Mandarin Linguist/Instructor

About the role

Leidos fosters a mission‑driven environment where innovation, diversity, and integrity guide everything we do. This Chinese Mandarin Linguist/Instructor position can be based at Fort Bragg, NC; Cannon AFB, NM; or Hurlburt Field, FL. A current TS/SCI security clearance is required, and the assignment is projected to continue through September 2027.

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.
• Help develop and integrate new global and cryptologic training materials, curriculum, and coursework for U.S. Government approval.
• Adapt instructional methods to meet student language proficiency goals, learning styles, and time constraints.
• Advise the Language Manager and military representatives on assessment, placement, and training needs of students.
• Track student progression and report training effectiveness to the Language Manager and military.

Requirements

• Current TS/SCI security clearance.
• Interagency Language Round Table (ILRT) level 3 or higher in Chinese Mandarin.
• Advanced working proficiency in English (ILRT level 2+ / DLPT 4; equivalent to ACTFL Advanced High).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chinese Mandarin language, Applied Linguistics, or language teaching (preferred); equivalent experience or an Associate’s degree plus relevant experience may be considered.
• 2‑4 years of military or intelligence experience.
• 1‑3 years of language‑related experience.
• 1 + years’ experience producing translation and language‑related services.
• 1 + years’ experience providing language instruction.
• Military cryptologic language instructor experience preferred.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of Chinese Mandarin, including speaking, grammar, phonology, and linguistic functions.
• Familiarity with the intelligence cycle (collection, processing, exploitation, dissemination) and ISR activities.
• Ability to travel approximately 20‑25% to support 1‑3 classes per year (each in‑person class lasting 4‑6 weeks).
• Flexibility to adjust work hours for online training across different time zones.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave
• Retirement plans

Pay

Pay Range: $52,000.00 – $94,000.00