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Fairfax, Virginia, United States
Onsite
Available
The Opportunity:
CACI is seeking a skilled European 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 have demonstrated strong adult teaching experience. Candidates must be passionate about language instruction, experienced in adult education, and capable of adapting materials to meet customized learning needs. A TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required for this role. However, we are able to sponsor the clearance process for candidates who successfully pass the required language assessments.
Responsibilities:
Provide in‑person instruction to advanced‑level adult students (ILR 2–3).
Apply both linguistic expertise and teaching skills to support critical mission requirements.
Summarize, gist, translate, triage, and perform quality control or editing of foreign‑language materials into accurate, professional American English.
Deliver instruction that incorporates cultural, regional, and geopolitical context relevant to the target language.
Maintain instructional excellence and adapt teaching materials to meet learner needs.
Qualifications:
Required:
Active TS/SCI clearance with adjudicated polygraph.
Bachelor’s degree from a U.S. institution or from an institution in the country where the target language is spoken. Must have a minimum of 5+ years of direct adult teaching experience; or 7–10 years of relevant experience; or a master’s degree with 6–8 years of relevant experience. Additional years of relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
Ability to pass an advanced English proficiency translation assessment at a level 4 or higher (Senior Level)
Ability to achieve ILR Level 5/5/5 in speaking, listening, and reading in the target language.
Strong understanding of geopolitical, cultural, regional, and ethnic dynamics of the relevant language areas.
Proficient with MS Office and skilled in online research.
Desired:
Familiarity with one or more regional dialects.
Experience in consecutive and/or simultaneous interpretation.
What You Can Expect:
A culture of integrity.
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.
An environment of trust.
CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
A focus on continuous growth.
Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.
Pay Range:
There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$120,800 - $265,800
