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Job Descriptions:

About Our Organization

The Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Defense Exports and Cooperation (DASA DE&C) manages the Army's Security Assistance and Armaments Cooperation programs that engage allies and partners across the full spectrum of Army acquisition to achieve force dominance. We lead the U.S. Army Security Assistance Enterprise (ASAE), providing leadership, resource management and policy oversight. We build the capabilities of allies and partners, strengthen relationships with our foreign partners, and strengthen the U.S. industrial base.

Position Overview

We are recruiting an experienced Senior International Armaments Cooperation Specialist to provide in-depth analysis and hands-on support to DASA DE&C's international partnership programs. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the full lifecycle of international armaments cooperation activities, from analyzing opportunities for research and development to processing and managing complex international agreements. You will be a key practitioner responsible for the successful execution of high-level bilateral and multilateral engagements, including Senior Cooperation Forums. This headquarters-level position requires an individual with deep expertise in U.S. armaments cooperation policy, extensive experience in the international agreement process, and a proven ability to manage complex tasks with senior U.S. and international partners.

As a Senior Specialist, you will serve as a key integration point, requiring extensive collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders. The candidate is expected to build and maintain robust working relationships with partners across the Army Security Assistance Enterprise, the Army Acquisition Community – Including Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAEs), Program Managers (PMs), and International Cooperation Offices (ICOs) – as well as with the science and technology community, various Department of War (DoW) agencies, and interagency partners at the Departments of State and Commerce.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

+ Engagement and Opportunity Analysis Support

+ Manage the preparation for, and support the execution of, senior-level bilateral and multilateral engagements, including Army Senior Cooperation Forums.

+ Identify and assess potential cooperative RDT&E opportunities of mutual benefit to the U.S. and partner nations, coordinating with the U.S. Army's S&T enterprise and International Technology Centers.

+ Contribute to the development of strategic agenda items, prepare materials for U.S. leadership, and track high-level action items to ensure progress.

+ International Agreement Development and Management

+ Provide subject matter expertise on the development, staffing, and management of International Agreements (IAs) and International Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (ICRDAs).

+ Support and advise Army personnel in the interpretation and application of policies and procedures governing IAs and International Armaments Cooperation (IAC) programs.

+ Conduct quality assurance reviews of IA documentation, including Requests for Authority to Develop (RAD) and Requests for Final Approval (RFA), ensuring policy compliance.

+ Provide direct support to Government-led IA negotiations by researching complex issues and drafting questions and talking points.

+ Program Support and Coordination

+ Prepare and deliver briefs, reports, and information papers for IAC-related meetings, conferences, and senior leader presentations.

+ Manage the planning and coordination of visits by senior foreign officials and industry representatives, and support U.S. Army senior leadership visits to overseas locations.

+ Provide in-depth analytical support for key IAC programs, including the Engineer and Scientist Exchange Program (ESEP) and Coalition Warfare Program (CWP).

+ Policy and Records Management Support

+ Assist in drafting and coordinating recommendations to enhance policies and procedures governing armaments cooperation.

+ Manage the maintenance of all IAC records, ensuring data integrity and compliance with DoD and Congressional reporting requirements.

Required Experience:

Essential Requirements

Security Clearance: Must possess and maintain an active Top Secret//SCI security clearance.

Education:

+ A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., International Affairs, Political Science, Business, Engineering) is required.

+ A Master's degree is preferred and may be considered in lieu of 2 years of general experience.

Experience & Skills:

+ A minimum of 5 years of direct experience in U.S. Government International Armaments Cooperation, international agreement development, or security cooperation policy.

+ A minimum of 4 years of experience developing and presenting policy, program, or case recommendations to senior leadership (O-6 / GS-15 level or equivalent).

+ Comprehensive knowledge of U.S. Armaments Cooperation programs and the lifecycle of U.S. international agreement processing and development (e.g., RADs, RFAs, ICRDAs).

+ Demonstrated experience with U.S. Government interagency coordination (e.g., with Department of State, Department of Commerce) is required.

+ Proven ability to manage the planning and execution of high-level international meetings.

+ Experience working with elements of the Army Modernization Enterprise (e.g., CFTs, Program Managers) or International Cooperation Offices (ICOs) is highly preferred.

Work Environment

Travel: May be required up to 25% of the time to CONUS/OCONUS locations.

Schedule/Location: This role offers flexible work arrangements. It can be performed on a hybrid schedule for candidates local to the Arlington, VA area, or as a fully remote position for highly qualified candidates within the United States. Please note that periodic travel to Arlington, VA may be required for classified work or key in-person engagements.

Collaboration: Regardless of physical location, all team members are required to maintain a full virtual presence and actively participate in team meetings, discussions, and collaborative efforts via MS Teams during core business hours.

Keyword: Senior International Armaments Cooperation Specialist

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