Pershmerga Affairs Advisor

SOSi

Senior Advisor role providing strategic guidance to Iraqi Ministry leadership focusing on U.S. military objectives.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeRemote • IraqMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in civil-military relations, democratic governance, and defense institution building, with a strong ability to develop and implement strategies that enhance organizational effectiveness. Proficient in building relationships with senior officials and facilitating decision-making processes within the Iraqi Ministry of Defense.

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Active In Scope Secret ClearanceFluent In ArabicFluent In KurdishStrategic-Level Experience With U.S. Forces In IraqProficiency In Microsoft Office Applications

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Hard Skills

Ministerial Engagement StrategiesPolicy DevelopmentOrganizational Performance ImprovementOperational PlanningDecision-Making FacilitationInformation Sharing ProcessesAnalysis And ReportingCivil-Military IntegrationDemocratic Governance PracticesUnderstanding Of Iraqi Ministry Of Defense Operations

Soft Skills

Strong Written Communication SkillsStrong Verbal Communication SkillsRelationship BuildingAdvisory SkillsCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree In Relevant Discipline

Industry Keywords

Defense Institution BuildingCivil-Military RelationsMinisterial-Level Advisory ActivitiesU.S. ForcesIraqi Ministry Of Defense

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise senior officials
Assist USMILGP-Iraq in managing and executing ministerial-level advisory activities
Develop ministerial engagement strategies that improve institutional effectiveness and long-term capability development
Facilitate timely decision-making and information-sharing processes through observation, analysis, and reporting
Build and maintain professional relationships with senior ministry officials and other government agencies
Establish trusted relationships through frequent direct engagement with ministry leadership
Assist in the development, implementation, and oversight of policies and procedures that improve organizational and individual performance
Support civil-military integration and democratic governance practices within defense institutions
Provide advice, reports, briefings, and recommendations on integration of military and civilian elements within ministry headquarters, and improvement of coordination among directorates, departments, and agencies
Plan and manage operational and administrative planning

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active in Scope Secret clearance
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline
Fluent in Arabic and full professional fluency in English (Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing)
Fluent in Kuridsh and full professional fluency in English (Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing)
Thorough understanding of the Iraqi Ministry of Defense organizational structure and operations
Previous strategic-level experience with U.S. forces in Iraq since 2011 as either a civilian contractor, or a uniformed service member
Significant knowledge and experience in civil-military relations, democratic governance and defense institution building
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work is performed in a combination of office and outdoor environments
Outdoor duties may require working in extreme heat and hot, dry, and dusty conditions
Normal work hours are Monday through Friday, 0800-1600; however, contractor personnel will be on call outside of normal hours to respond to both emergent issues and crises
Contractor personnel will respond to emergent issues as soon as possible, but no later than within 2 hours to any on-installation location 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Services under this contract are essential during crises. Per Department of Defense Instruction (DODI) 1100.22 Policy and Procedures for Determining Workforce Mix and Air Force implementation the Contractor must be available to perform duties during crises up to 24 hours a day, including off-duty and holiday periods
All special/cultural events must be approved in writing by the applicable commander or designated representative and coordinated through the COR or designated representative
Work performance shall be required during US Federal and HN holidays