About this Command Language Program Manager role at Leidos
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Leidos is on the hunt for a Command Language Program Manager (CLPM) at JBSA Lackland in San Antonio, TX. Candidates must currently possess a TS/SCI security clearance in order to be considered. The CLPM ensures compliance with Air Force, MAJCOM, Group and unit instructions governing the CLP. They coordinate/interface with various 16AF units, base education and training staff and military and civilian foreign language training vendors and instructors to manage multiple foreign language training programs. Some specific job duties include, but are not limited to:
Plan, schedule, track and coordinate foreign language training across 16AF, directly supporting the chief of the language program.
Perform ad hoc and recurring analysis of intelligence-related activities, performance measures of intelligence-related activities, and process improvement analysis to ensure the 16AF can adequately supply trained and proficient linguists covering a multitude of languages.
Respond to Requests for Information and help advocate for additional training so USAF linguists can achieve higher levels of proficiency.
Conduct the one-day Air Force CLPM training program as needed.
Ensure all assigned military CLAs test at least annually in all languages in which training was provided at government expense. DLI by-pass members must also test annually in the language in which they were accepted into the AFSC.
Ensure all assigned civilian CLAs test at least annually in the language required for their position.
Coordinate with the appropriate office: testing center/Test Control Officer, personnel, or finance, etc, on appropriate language issues, such as, Defense Language Proficiency Tests (DLPT), Foreign Language Proficiency Bonus (FLPB), etc.
Required Skills:
Active TS/SCI clearance required. If needed, must be willing to submit to a polygraph.
At least 10 years of cryptologic or foreign language experience is required.
A Bachelor's degree and Air Force cryptologic or foreign language experience is preferred.
Must have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Original Posting:
August 28, 2026For 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 $73,450.00 - $132,775.00The 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.
