Cultural Advisor (CULAD) – CENTCOM

Ft. Bragg, NC, USA

Overview:
Provide research and advice for CENTCOM cultural and linguist analysis to produce products supporting CA missions in the CENTCOM area of operations (AOR). Range of operations include (but are not limited to) sanctuary analytical support to deployed CA missions, developing analytical products for planning development, home-station training, pre-deployment exercises and providing input to Special Operations Forces (SOF) training. Serve as the alternate CENTCOM planner for all Bde and subordinate level planning. Provide input to develop and update TSP and POIs as needed. Coordinate research and product development with Department of State (DoS) and other government and non-government stakeholders. Develop requests for information (RFIs) and other activities necessary to produce products in a timely manner. Able to deploy with CA elements to support CA operations.

The Cultural Advisor (CULAD) CENTCOM shall provide include the following.

Providing multilingual monitoring of foreign news sources to provide timely and contextual analysis of current events and affairs, including trend analysis on key issues developing over time; a range of foreign affairs complex issues; public opinion; and media

Using foreign language fluency and regional expertise to work closely with SOF leaders, planning officers, and operational elements to ensure themes and messages within messaging plans are contextually and appropriately nuanced at the following levels: historically; politically; socially; culturally; and economically. The contractor shall provide a deep knowledge of international relations, especially as issues apply to the interests the U.S. holds within different countries and regions, including worldwide trade, international and/or regional law, U.S. foreign policy and regional policy, economics, domestic security, terrorism, and regional environment/geography.

Researching and continually studying a region to provide insightful, objective analysis that can be instrumental in assisting and advising SOF at all

Providing cultural and language expertise, as needed, including written translation services when required.

Providing foreign language news media expertise and advice to SOF elements. The contractor shall proactively inform leadership of social, political, economic, and religious motivations behind major thought-provoking leaders (e.g., large news outlets, reporters, writers, or social media presence).

Translating and providing advice regarding appropriate cutlines and

Developing program or initiative-specific MOE and

Compiling and organizing assessment data from foreign language

Job Requirements:
A minimum of 6 years’ experience a conducting research on cultures within the CENTCOM Area of Responsibility. Demonstrated ability to write reports, brief and participate in a team environment to produce formal products. Ability to speak Farsi or Arabic is desirable.

Security Clearance Level:
SECRET

Disclaimer:
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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