International Affairs Specialist

Avid Core • Washington, DC

2d • $70,000 - $95,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Avid Core is seeking an International Affairs Specialist to support the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Stakeholder Engagement Division, International Affairs. As a subcontractor to a prime federal contractor, Avid Core is building a team to advance CISA's international engagement mission and U.S. cybersecurity and critical infrastructure priorities abroad. This is a contingent-hire opportunity pending contract award. Candidates from all backgrounds are welcome to apply for our open positions and to join our bench of talented professionals.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in program analysis, business analysis, international affairs, policy, or stakeholder engagement, ideally within a federal, national security, or intelligence community setting
• Demonstrated experience preparing executive-level briefing materials, decision memos, or similar products for senior government leadership
• Experience coordinating logistics and materials for high-level engagements, meetings, or international travel
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex policy, technical, or intelligence information into clear, actionable products
• Ability to work effectively across interagency and international stakeholder groups
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint; experience with data visualization or reporting tools is a plus
• Active TS/SCI clearance preferred; candidates with an active Public Trust and the ability to obtain a higher clearance will also be considered
• Direct experience supporting CISA, DHS, or another federal agency's international engagement, stakeholder engagement, or interagency coordination mission strongly preferred
• Prior experience as an Action Officer, Task Lead, or in a similar role supporting international or regional engagement portfolios preferred
• Familiarity with CISA's mission, structure, and Strategic Plan, or comparable DHS component experience preferred
• Experience managing high-volume tasking workflows in fast-turnaround, 24- to 48-hour environments preferred
• Prior experience supporting cybersecurity, critical infrastructure, or national security engagement programs preferred
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities
• Proactive in anticipating briefing, logistics, clearance, and engagement-preparation needs
• A clear and concise writer who can tailor complex information for senior government leaders
• Diplomatic, professional, and comfortable engaging across agency, interagency, and international stakeholder groups
• Responsive and dependable in fast-turnaround environments
• Comfortable supporting virtual engagements outside normal core hours when international time zones require it
• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with a mission-focused team
• Bachelor's degree in International Affairs, Political Science, Security Studies, Public Policy, Business Administration, or a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• An advanced degree in a related field is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with data visualization or reporting tools is a plus
• Active TS/SCI clearance preferred
• Direct experience supporting CISA, DHS, or another federal agency's international engagement, stakeholder engagement, or interagency coordination mission strongly preferred
• Prior experience as an Action Officer, Task Lead, or in a similar role supporting international or regional engagement portfolios preferred
• Familiarity with CISA's mission, structure, and Strategic Plan, or comparable DHS component experience preferred
• Experience managing high-volume tasking workflows in fast-turnaround, 24- to 48-hour environments preferred
• Prior experience supporting cybersecurity, critical infrastructure, or national security engagement programs preferred
• An advanced degree in a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support CISA International leadership and International Affairs advisors in executing CISA's international priorities, including coordination with the DHS Office of Policy, the Department of State, and other interagency partners
• Organize, prepare for, and support bilateral and multilateral engagements, meetings, exchanges, and cooperative activities with foreign governments and international partners
• Develop, write, edit, and clear briefing materials, decision memos, talking points, situation reports, readouts, presentations, and other products for senior officials
• Prepare detailed international and domestic travel schedules, coordinate logistics, and manage visa and passport request processes
• Participate in virtual engagements with international partners, including outside normal core hours when needed to accommodate other time zones
• Track taskings, clearances, and deliverables to ensure materials are completed on time and preparation needs are anticipated before engagements
• Manage stakeholder contact information, engagement history, and records in CISA relationship-management tools and file systems
• Monitor international and domestic policy and economic developments to identify emerging issues and support strategy development
• Coordinate intra-agency and interagency working groups, including agenda development, note-taking, and preparation of readouts
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed to support engagement objectives
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Vision, dental, and short-term and long-term disability
• 401K with employer match (after six months of employment)
• Federal and non-federal paid holidays
• Flexible paid time off
• Generous bonus program based on firm and individual performance
• An opportunity to learn and grow in an inclusive and supportive environment with a fun team

What This Job Offers

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