Cultural Advisor U.S. Citizen

We are seeking U.S.-citizen Cultural Advisors to support U.S. Air Force operations at Al Dhafra Air Base (ADAB) UAE.Cultural Advisors provide on-site cultural advisory translation interpretation and Host Nation coordination services to U.S. military leadership and operational units. This is a mission-critical non-personal services role requiring 24/7 on-call readiness and physical presence on or near the installation.Primary Responsibilities Cultural Advisory & LiaisonAdvise U.S. military leadership on UAE / Host Nation culture customs laws and protocolsFacilitate effective communication and relationship-building with UAE military and government counterpartsSupport key leader engagements (KLEs) official meetings and joint activitiesTranslation & InterpretationProvide accurate ArabicEnglish interpretation translation and transcription (oral and written)Translate official correspondence reports agreements and operational documentsSupport meetings site visits negotiations and emergency coordinationOperational SupportSupport immigration emigration sponsorship and base access coordinationAssist contracting logistics medical airfield operations engineering and public affairs unitsCoordinate with Host Nation entities including military police hospitals and ministriesProvide cultural briefs and institutional knowledge transfer to incoming U.S. personnelEmergency & Crisis ResponseRespond to emergencies within 2 hoursRespond to crisis situations within 20 minutes (24/7)Support real-time coordination during medical emergencies security incidents and high-level engagementsMandatory Qualifications (Non-Negotiable) Citizenship & ClearanceU.S. Citizen (required)Active DoD SECRET security clearance (interim not accepted)Language ProficiencyModern Standard Arabic ILR Level 3English ILR Level 3(Verified via DLPT or equivalent assessment)DocumentationValid U.S. PassportValid U.S. Drivers LicenseInternational Drivers PermitAbility to obtain UAE residency/work visaBackground RequirementsNo felony convictionsNo pending criminal chargesNo alcohol-related arrests within the past 5 yearsNo history of violence or moral turpitudeNo involvement in extremist or hate-based organizationsEligible for Host Nation base access approvalExperience RequirementsDemonstrated experience as a Cultural Advisor Interpreter Linguist or similar roleStrong understanding of Middle East / Gulf region cultureExperience supporting military diplomatic or government environments preferredAbility to operate effectively under pressure in high-tempo operational environmentsPhysical & Medical RequirementsAbility to meet OCONUS deployment medical standardsAbility to work extended hours during emergencies or crisesAbility to operate in austere or high-stress environmentsProfessional ConductMaintain professional appearance and culturally appropriate attireAdhere to U.S. Air Force CENTCOM and Host Nation regulationsMaintain strict confidentiality and information security standardsLeadership Cultural Advisor (Additional Requirement If Assigned)For designated Leadership Cultural Advisor / Site Lead roles:Minimum 2 years Cultural Advisor or Interpreter experienceMinimum 1 year supervisory experienceResponsible for scheduling coordination and reporting across the CA teamProvide weekly updates and monthly performance reports to U.S. Government leadership#J-18808-Ljbffr