Security Assistance Mentor/Cultural Advisor (SAMA)

Description

Position Title: Security Assistance Mentor/Cultural Advisor (SAMA)

Location: Baghdad and Erbil, Iraq

Category: Contingent

Schedule (FT/PT): FT

Travel Required: Yes, Middle East and US

Shift: Day

Remote Type: On-stie

Clearance required: Secret

Division: Security Cooperation

Who is ACT1 Federal? ACT1 Federal LLC is a 100% employee-owned company. We've served the Department of Defense (DoD) for nearly thirty years. Our core missions include weapon systems engineering, logistics, space domain expertise, global defense and security, business and financial management for security assistance and major defense articles, as well as military training and arctic security. Join us!

***THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD***

Description: Security Assistance Mentor/Cultural Advisor will be an advisor to senior Ministry of Defense and Ministry of Peshmerga officials. Assist USMILGP - IRAQ with the responsibility to manage and execute the duties at the ministerial level. Advise and assist USMILGP - IRAQ with the development of Ministerial engagement strategies to enhance the systemic capability and continued functional development of an effective Iraqi Ministry of Defense. Assist USMILGP - IRAQ in the development of strategies to facilitate timely and effective decision-making, and information sharing capabilities, through daily observation and written reports. Develop solid professional and cultural relationships with MoD/MoPA senior officials, and other ministries and agencies, to enhance and further USMILGP - IRAQ's efforts to foster a sound working relationship with our Iraqi counterparts. Responsible for daily and frequent personal contact with MoD/MoPA leadership and officials to establish a relationship built on trust, confidence, and confidentiality. Assist in the development, implementation, and oversight of policies and procedures to enhance the personal and professional effectiveness in execution of official duties.

Responsibilities:

• Integration of military and civilian elements of the Ministry Headquarters.
• Manage operational and administrative planning requirements to include suspense, schedules, and strategic and operational plans.
• Development of a daily rhythm to meet all requirements within the parameters of available resources.
• Development and scheduling of key leader engagement strategies to enhance advisor effectiveness and leverage systematic improvement in USMILGP - IRAQ capabilities, as well as coordination at the highest levels of leadership.

• Prepare and deliver briefings to senior military officials on the status of the MoD/MoPA staff, systems, programs and transition progress.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree: master's degree in Middle Eastern Studies/Culture preferred.

• Fluent in Arabic (MoD).

• Fluent in Kurdish (MoPA).

• Possess a sound and current working knowledge of MoD organizational structure and operations.

• Previous strategic experience with US Forces in Iraq since 2011 as a civilian contractor or as a uniformed service member.

• One year or more experience working with Iraqi Ministry of Defense Officials.

• Significant knowledge, education, and experience in civil-military relations in a democratic government.

• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Microsoft Office proficient.
• Must be fluent in English and Arabic, both written and spoken.
• An active Secret Clearance is required.

Benefits

· Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

· ACT1 Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

· Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance

· Company Paid Short-Term Disability

· Voluntary Long-Term Disability

· Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

· Health Savings Account (HSA)

· 401K with employer match

· Paid Time Off

· Paid Holidays

· Parental Leave

· Military Leave

· Education, Training & Professional Development

· Voluntary Accidental Injury/Critical Illness/Hospital Care

· Voluntary Pet Insurance, Legal Resources, and Identity Protection

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Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a ACT1 Federal or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law.