Site Lead / Movement Coordinator for Security Assistance Mentors and Cultural Advisors (SAMA) Suppor

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Makwa Global is seeking highly qualified professionals to support the United States Military Group–Iraq (USMILGP-Iraq) mission in Baghdad and Erbil, Iraq. These positions provide strategic advisory, mentoring, liaison, and cultural engagement support to senior officials within the Iraqi Ministry of Defense (MoD), Counter Terrorism Service (CTS), and Ministry of Peshmerga Affairs (MoPA)

The Site Lead serves as the senior contractor representative responsible for oversight of all SAMA personnel and operations. This position provides leadership, personnel management, administrative oversight, movement coordination, and direct support to USMILGP-Iraq leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and supervise all SAMA personnel.
• Coordinate Embassy Air, DOS Charter Air, military airlift, and secure ground transportation movements.
• Maintain personnel accountability and submit daily status reports.
• Coordinate distinguished visitor travel and movement requirements.
• Serve as the primary interface with Government leadership and contracting officials.
• Provide monthly movement summaries and operational updates.

• High school diploma required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 8–12 years of leadership experience in military, government, or corporate environments.
• Experience coordinating complex air and ground transportation operations.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Active Secret security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain one.