Job description:
NOW HIRING – Cultural Advisors (U.S. Citizens)
Supporting the U.S. Air Force
Location: Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates (UAE)
US21 Inc. is seeking highly qualified Cultural Advisors (Arabic/English) to support the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing (380 AEW) at Al Dhafra Air Base, UAE. This is an exciting opportunity to serve alongside the U.S. Air Force by providing cultural expertise, language support, and liaison services that directly contribute to mission success.
Position Summary
The Cultural Advisor serves as the primary liaison between U.S. military personnel and Host Nation officials by providing:
- Cultural advisory services
- Arabic ↔ English interpretation
- Written translation
- Cross-cultural communication
- Host Nation liaison support
- Administrative coordination
- Mission planning support
- Government and military relationship development
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- U.S. Citizen
- Active SECRET Security Clearance
- Valid U.S. Passport
- Valid U.S. Driver's License
- Eligible for an International Driver's License
- Ability to obtain UAE residency and work authorization
- Arabic and English language proficiency (ILR 3+/3+ or equivalent preferred)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong understanding of Gulf Region culture and customs
- Professional appearance and demeanor
Preferred Experience
Candidates with experience in one or more of the following are highly encouraged to apply:
- U.S. Military
- Department of Defense
- Department of State
- Intelligence Community
- Foreign Military Sales
- Cultural Advisor
- Military Interpreter
- Military Liaison Officer
- Embassy Support
- International Affairs
- Host Nation Coordination
- Government Contracting
- USCENTCOM operations
Site Lead Position (One Vacancy)
Additional qualifications include:
- Minimum one year supervisory experience
- Minimum two years supporting U.S. military or government operations in one or more of the following:
- Cultural advising
- Military liaison
- Interpretation and translation
- Cross-cultural training
- Operational military support
Responsibilities
Successful candidates will:
- Advise senior military leadership on UAE culture and customs
- Interpret meetings between U.S. and UAE officials
- Translate official correspondence and documents
- Coordinate with Host Nation agencies
- Support immigration and base access processes
- Participate in military exercises and special events
- Prepare reports and documentation
- Respond to mission requirements, including emergency support
Work Schedule
- Monday–Friday
- Standard duty hours
- Occasional evenings and weekends
- On-call support for emergency operations
- Overseas deployment to the United Arab Emirates
Benefits
US21 offers a competitive compensation package that may include:
- Competitive salary
- Overseas deployment benefits
- Housing and meals (per contract provisions)
- Government-furnished work facilities
- Paid travel for official duties
- Medical and insurance benefits
- Paid leave
- Professional development opportunities
Why Join US21?
US21 is a trusted U.S. Government contractor supporting the Department of Defense, Department of State, and other Federal agencies worldwide. Our employees play a critical role in strengthening international partnerships and supporting U.S. national security missions.
If you are an experienced Arabic-English professional with a passion for supporting U.S. military operations, we encourage you to apply.
