European Portuguese Instructor

Leidos is seeking a skilled European/Continental Portuguese Instructor to support a high-priority customer mission. These are full-time in-person positions requiring both teaching and language assessment responsibilities. Ideal candidates will be passionate about language instruction, experienced in adult education, and capable of adapting materials to meet customized learning needs. Candidates must hold an active TS/SCI security clearance with a polygraph and be eligible for a clearance upgrade.

• Provide 3-5 hours of language instruction per day across proficiency levels ILR 0-3.
• Develop tailored instructional materials and training aids to meet student-specific learning objectives.
• Undergo sponsor-provided training to become a certified language tester.
• Conduct 3-4 language proficiency assessments per week following certification.
• Teach language through cultural immersion, leveraging a strong understanding of language culture and current events.
• Collaborate with senior instructors to maintain instructional standards and curriculum quality.

• Bachelor’s degree (from a U.S. institution or from the country where the target language is spoken). Additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 3+ years of direct adult teaching experience; or 8-12 years of relevant experience; or a master’s degree with 6-10 years of relevant experience.
• Team Teaching experience a plus.
• Must score Senior level Proficiency in developing instructional materials customized for adult learners.
• Familiarity with ILR Scale and current events and cultural developments in the foreign language.

Travel 0-10%

• Must pass a Leidos-administered or approved commercial translation test (3 hours). Minimum passing test scores:
  Translation Test: 4 or higher.
• Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI): 4/4/4 (Speaking/Listening/Reading).
• Security Clearance:
  An active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is preferred; however, candidates with an existing security clearance may be eligible for sponsorship to obtain the required clearance upgrade.

Original Posting:
April 6, 2026

Pay Range: $92,300.00 - $

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.

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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit

• Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

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