DSCA Technical Liaison Analyst (Weapons)

Forge Group, LLC • Arlington, VA

3d • $135,000 - $165,000 • Remote

About The Position

Forge requires a Technical Weapons analyst to join a dynamic team supporting the PACOM portfolio for a DoD client. Tasks include weapons analysis and requirements generation, with experience and familiarity with defense/weapons requirements analysis or development, weapons system sales or weapons management, technology transfers, command and control and secure communications systems, joint interoperability, security cooperation, integrated air and missile defense and integration of military equipment and operational areas. The ideal candidate will work closely with government personnel and contractor analysts across the security cooperation community and will maintain records, conduct requirements generation, update assessments over time, and facilitate transparent information sharing.

Requirements

• Ability to think strategically, act tactically, and display strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Build strong cross-group working relationships.
• Demonstrate exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to thrive and succeed in an entrepreneurial environment and not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities.
• US Citizen
• Bachelor's 4(four) year degree from an accredited institution.
• Ten (10) years of work experience in military tactics and defense requirement analysis related to weapons system sales or weapons management, technology transfers, command and control and secure communications systems, joint interoperability, security cooperation, integrated air and missile defense and integration of military equipment and operational areas.
• Experience supporting DoD programs, international programs, and strategic initiatives.
• Ten (10) years of demonstrated experience, with at least five (5) years of experience within the past ten (10) years, in Military Weapon Warfare with a functional understanding of the policy process and Washington D.C. diplomatic and military organizations and culture, and the ability to interact with senior Government representatives.
• Five (5) years of experience working in a national security environment identifying requirements gaps and/or developing operational plans, such as experience working in a Department of War J5 planning role.
• Five (5) years of consecutive experience preparing briefing papers and providing input on matters of technical content related to defense sales, weapons system management, weapons planning, or weapons development, design or engineering.
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Ability to follow security protocols to protect sensitive data
• Active TOP SECRET Security Clearance.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, proposals, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to question activities and issues in all functional areas and make sound business decisions based on that data.
• Regularly required to sit, talk, type, or hear.
• Frequently required to walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms.

Nice To Haves

• Five (5) years of Foreign Military Sales experience
• Five (5) years of studying, evaluating and/or influencing Taiwan military requirements.

Responsibilities

• Complete technical and weapons review and assessments; advising on technical matters related to weapons for programs of record, non-programs of record, and integration of weapons systems.
• Provide analysis and insight on a variety of weapons systems including technology transfers, command and control and secure communications systems, joint interoperability, security cooperation, integrated air and missile defense and integration of military equipment and operational areas.
• Identify weapons systems requirements gaps and/or developing operational plans.
• Provide timely and accurate responses to Requests for Information (RFIs) and other relevant correspondence from government personnel, program stakeholders, and external parties.
• Prepare briefing papers and providing input on matters of technical content related to defense sales, weapons system management, weapons planning, or weapons development, design or engineering.
• Assisting with the planning and execution of meetings and conferences, including coordinating logistics, preparing materials, and managing participant communications.

Benefits

• Complete Flextime
• 401k With Employer Matching
• Healthcare, Including Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA) And Pre-Tax Premium Options
• Supplementary healthcare and family support
• Extended Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Healthcare Insurance Deductible Paydown
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment, and Education & Training Stipends
• Cell Phone / Internet Stipends
• College Saving Plans with Employer Contributions
• Alternative Work Locations and Tele-Commuting
• Employee Referral Awards
• Retention, Signing & Performance Bonuses
• Commuter Benefits
• Paid Sabbatical

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior