Security Assistance Mentor & Cultural Advisor (MoD)

About the role

Versar Global Solutions is seeking a Security Assistance Mentor and Cultural Advisor (MoD) to support the United States Military Group – Iraq mission. The role will provide senior‑level advice to Iraqi Ministry of Defense officials and assist USMILGP‑Iraq in developing effective engagement and decision‑making processes.

Key responsibilities

• Advise senior Iraqi Ministry of Defense officials and support USMILGP‑Iraq at the ministerial level.
• Develop and implement ministerial engagement strategies to strengthen the functional capability of the Iraqi Ministry of Defense.
• Facilitate timely decision‑making and information sharing through daily observations and written reporting.
• Build and maintain trusted professional and cultural relationships with MoD leadership and other Iraqi ministries and agencies.
• Assist in policy development, integration of military and civilian elements, and oversight of operational planning, schedules, and strategic plans.
• Support the establishment of a daily operating rhythm and key leader engagement schedule.

Required profile

• Extensive knowledge of Iraqi defense structures and civil‑military relations.
• Fluency in Arabic.
• Proven ability to establish trusted relationships with senior Iraqi counterparts.
• Experience advising senior government or military officials.

Required skills

• Arabic language proficiency.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on a high‑impact mission supporting Iraq’s defense sector.
• Collaboration with US military and Iraqi government stakeholders.