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(Full-Time): Arabic Linguist & Cultural Advisors (CULAD)
Hoplite Group
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Contract
Mid
Onsite
2 weeks ago
Arabic (Modern Standard)EnglishTranslationInterpretationCultural AdvisoryMilitary Liaison
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About the Role
Hoplite Group is seeking 10 experienced Arabic-speaking Cultural Advisors with U.S. Secret Clearance to support a U.
Key Skills for This Role
Arabic (Modern Standard)EnglishTranslationInterpretationCultural AdvisoryMilitary Liaison
Responsibilities
- Advise US military leadership on host nation culture and partnerships
- Provide administrative, translation, interpretation, and transcription services for U.S. Forces
- Foster cooperation between U.S. and host nation personnel to advance U.S. military interests and mission
- Serve as primary liaison between U.S. and Host Nation personnel during engagements
- Coordinate with Host Nation military and government organizations on logistics, contracting, engineering, public affairs, medical, and other functions
- Prepare official correspondence, reports, trackers, translations, and presentations
Requirements
- U.S. Citizen with an active Secret security clearance
- Demonstrated proficiency in Modern Standard Arabic and English with ILR rating of 3+ or equivalent
- Valid U.S. Passport, valid U.S. Driver's License, and valid International Driver's License (or ability to obtain)
- 2+ years experience serving as an Arabic linguist, interpreter, translator, cultural advisor, or similar role supporting U.S. Government or DoD
- 2+ years experience providing oral interpretation, written translation, and transcription while advising military leadership on regional culture
- Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with Host Nation military personnel and government officials
- Ability to support military to military engagements, key leader engagements, and official meetings
- Ability to coordinate with Host Nation military and government organizations across multiple functional areas
- Experience preparing official correspondence, reports, trackers, translations, and presentations
- Ability to work independently in a fast paced operational environment
Full Job Posting
Opportunity Overview
- Hoplite Group is seeking 10 experienced Arabic speaking Cultural Advisors, with U.S. Secret Clearance, to support a U.S. Air Force mission at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates.
- Contractor will advise US military leadership on host nation culture and partnerships and provide administrative, translation, interpretation, and transcription services for U.S. Forces.
- These services support U.S. military leadership by fostering cooperation between U.S. and host nation personnel to advance U.S. military interests and mission.
Required Qualifications
- U.S. Citizen with an active Secret security clearance and the ability to maintain clearance eligibility throughout the period of performance
- Demonstrated proficiency in both Modern Standard Arabic and English with a minimum ILR rating of 3+, DLPT, or equivalent
- Valid U.S. Passport, valid U.S. Driver's License, and valid International Driver's License (or ability to obtain), with ability to obtain all required country visas and travel documentation
- 2+ years demonstrated experience serving as an Arabic linguist, interpreter, translator, cultural advisor, liaison, or comparable role supporting the U.S. Government or DoD
- 2+ years of experience providing accurate oral interpretation, written translation, and transcription while advising military leadership on regional culture, customs, laws, regulations, and professional practices
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with Host Nation military personnel, government officials, and civilian organizations
- Ability to support military to military engagements, key leader engagements, official meetings, distinguished visitor visits, conferences, and partnership activities
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate with Host Nation military and government organizations across multiple functional areas
- Experience preparing official correspondence, reports, trackers, translations, presentations, and other administrative products
- Ability to work independently in a fast paced operational environment while exercising sound judgment, professionalism, discretion, and cultural sensitivity
- Ability to deploy overseas and successfully operate within a multinational military environment
Position Details
- Location: Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates
- Position Type: Full Time / Contingent upon award
- Availability: Hoplite Group anticipates a start date of September 2026.
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