Description
Leidos National Security Sector (NSS) is seeking a highly experienced and skilled mission-driven Cultural Advisor to support APOLLO/OPIAS. This role will serve as a critical subject matter expert embedded within Joint and Special Operations Forces (SOF) planning teams as part of Operations in the Information Environment (OIE). The advisor will play a key role in shaping culturally coherent strategies, operational approaches, and tactical activities in accordance with Joint Planning processes (per JP 5-0) and SOF doctrinal guidance (JP 3-05). This position is on a future contract pending award announcement.
Possible locations for this position are as follows:
AFRICOM
CENTCOM
SOUTHCOM
EUCOM
INDOPACOM
NORTHCOM
Possible locations for this position are as follows:
MacDill (Tampa, FL)
Al Udeid (Qatar)
Fort Meade (Maryland)
Northcom (Colorado Springs, CO)
Camp Humphreys (Korea)
Arifjan (Kuwait)
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (Hawaii)
Fort Eisenhower (Georgia)
Offutt AFB (Omaha, NE)
Naval Operating Base Norfolk (Virginia)
Southcom (Doral, FL)
JB San Antonio (Texas)
Stuttgart (Germany)
Vicenza (Italy)
Tyndall AFB (Florida)
Key Responsibilities:
Provide Subject Matter Expertise (SME) on AOR specific political, cultural, socio-economic, and influential moderate voices within the environment.
Participate in USCENTCOM, Interagency, and Coalition working groups, and serve as the Operational Cultural Advisor.
Provides critical insight into the beliefs, behaviors, values, customs, language, and societal dynamics of target populations to enable planning, operations, and strategic communicators to create and disseminate culturally resonant messages.
Review and provide recommendations to influence artifacts to verify cultural context and likely effectiveness.
Basic Qualifications:
Must possess a minimum of 8 years with BS/BA, minimum of 6 years with MS/MA. (May consider an additional 6 years of relevant experience or an Associate’s degree and 10 years of relevant experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree)
Must have a minimum of 5 years prior experience working in support of US Armed Forces or US government agencies
Be familiar with, certified in, or have applicable operational/field time experience in: Military Deception (MILDEC); OPSEC; EW; Cyberspace operations
Must possess detailed knowledge of the operating environment to include Joint, Combined doctrine as well as the Primary country of interest laws and regulations
Must be comfortable providing presentations and working with small and large groups
Must possess excellent listening skills with the ability to pay attention to minute details, have excellent interpersonal skills, and be able to communicate clearly in the English language
Linguists may be required to complete an annual evaluation and retesting process to determine eligibility for possible extension of services required
Must be willing to deploy for periods of 180 - 365 days in support of US Forces (assigned Duty Location)
US Citizenship with a current US Passport with 2 years remaining in validity
Must have an active DOD Top Secret with SCI eligible clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
Degree in Political Science, International Studies, Anthropology, Communication or a related field from an accredited and reputable institution
Native Heritage in deployment locations
A minimum of 4/4/4/ scores or higher in testing scores both in English and a 5/5/5/ in the Target Language
Experience working with Information Operations/ MISO units
Proven abilities to provide Objective, Unbiased, & Logical cultural advisement
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Original Posting:
July 24, 2025For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $89,700.00 - $162,150.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.