German Instructor

Description German

Instructor Leidos is seeking a skilled

German

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.

Key Responsibilities: 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.

Minimum Qualifications: 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 .

A minimum of: 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.

Proficiency in developing

instructional materials

customized for adult learners.

Familiarity with ILR Scale and current events and

cultural developments in the foreign language .

Language Testing Requirements: 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: TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Clearance must be

fully adjudicated

before starting. Linguists can only begin work on contract with a fully adjudicated security clearance.

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Ready to Make an Impact? This is more than a job—it's a mission. If you're driven, qualified, and passionate about language education and national service, we want to hear from you. Submit your resume today and

embark on a rewarding career

that truly matters.

At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that provide them with an opportunity to thrive, professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We’re excited to learn more about you, apply today! At Leidos, we don’t want someone who "fits the mold"—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.” If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in. Original Posting:

January 12, 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 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.

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 .

Securing Your Data

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at

LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com . If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the

U.S. Federal Trade Commission .

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.