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 & Liaison

• Advise U.S. military leadership on UAE / Host Nation culture customs laws and protocols

• Facilitate effective communication and relationship-building with UAE military and government counterparts

• Support key leader engagements (KLEs) official meetings and joint activities

Translation & Interpretation

• Provide accurate ArabicEnglish interpretation translation and transcription (oral and written)

• Translate official correspondence reports agreements and operational documents

• Support meetings site visits negotiations and emergency coordination

Operational Support

• Support immigration emigration sponsorship and base access coordination

• Assist contracting logistics medical airfield operations engineering and public affairs units

• Coordinate with Host Nation entities including military police hospitals and ministries

• Provide cultural briefs and institutional knowledge transfer to incoming U.S. personnel

Emergency & Crisis Response

• Respond to emergencies within 2 hours

• Respond to crisis situations within 20 minutes (24/7)

• Support real-time coordination during medical emergencies security incidents and high-level engagements

Mandatory Qualifications (Non-Negotiable)

Citizenship & Clearance

• U.S. Citizen (required)

• Active DoD SECRET security clearance (interim not accepted)

Language Proficiency

• Modern Standard Arabic ILR Level 3

• English ILR Level 3
  (Verified via DLPT or equivalent assessment)

Documentation

• Valid U.S. Passport

• Valid U.S. Drivers License

• International Drivers Permit

• Ability to obtain UAE residency/work visa

Background Requirements

• No felony convictions

• No pending criminal charges

• No alcohol-related arrests within the past 5 years

• No history of violence or moral turpitude

• No involvement in extremist or hate-based organizations

• Eligible for Host Nation base access approval

Experience Requirements

• Demonstrated experience as a Cultural Advisor Interpreter Linguist or similar role

• Strong understanding of Middle East / Gulf region culture

• Experience supporting military diplomatic or government environments preferred

• Ability to operate effectively under pressure in high-tempo operational environments

Physical & Medical Requirements

• Ability to meet OCONUS deployment medical standards

• Ability to work extended hours during emergencies or crises

• Ability to operate in austere or high-stress environments

Professional Conduct

• Maintain professional appearance and culturally appropriate attire

• Adhere to U.S. Air Force CENTCOM and Host Nation regulations

• Maintain strict confidentiality and information security standards

Leadership Cultural Advisor (Additional Requirement If Assigned)

For designated Leadership Cultural Advisor / Site Lead roles:

• Minimum 2 years Cultural Advisor or Interpreter experience

• Minimum 1 year supervisory experience

• Responsible for scheduling coordination and reporting across the CA team

• Provide weekly updates and monthly performance reports to U.S. Government leadership