International Agreements Management Specialist

Booz Allen Hamilton•Arlington, VA

4d•$62,000 - $141,000•Onsite

About The Position

This headquarters-based role supports Joint or Service Headquarters by managing and implementing international cooperative agreements that strengthen global defense partnerships and improve interoperability with allies. The position shapes and manages a portfolio of International Cooperative Research, Development, and Acquisition (ICRDA) agreements and contributes to the Department of War’s global armaments cooperation strategy, allied defense integration, and U.S. technological superiority. The specialist serves as a strategic advisor and key staff officer in developing, coordinating, and executing Service Headquarters’ global armaments cooperation strategy. The role supports the negotiation and management of bilateral and multilateral armaments agreements in alignment with Department of War, Department of State, and Service Headquarters policies. It provides authoritative guidance to stakeholders, oversees agreement processes, and promotes consistency across international cooperative initiatives. The position also manages the International Online (IOL) repository and related data infrastructure, using data to produce actionable intelligence. The specialist trains stakeholders through workshops, briefings, and negotiation preparation sessions; may represent Service Headquarters organizations in negotiations with interagency and foreign counterparts; and supports complex agreement execution. The role refines operational strategies using data-driven insights while ensuring policy continuity and compliance within the U.S. Government framework.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience in international affairs or national security policy in a professional work environment.
Knowledge of program management, budget management, diplomacy, and international relations.
Knowledge of science and technology.
Ability to assist in writing and developing policy and conducting intensive technical research.
Ability to analyze complex policies and agreements.
Ability to coordinate cross-program initiatives and ensure operational continuity and collaborative alignment among stakeholders.
Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances.
Strict attention to detail.
Secret clearance required.
Bachelor’s degree, or at least 10 years of experience with applied security assistance in lieu of a degree.

Nice To Haves

Experience in engineering or a technical field.
Experience with international or interagency negotiations, particularly on defense-related topics.
Experience with processes and practices within government or defense-related organizations.
Knowledge of Service Headquarters-level organizations, roles, and missions.
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Top Secret clearance.
Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

Develop, coordinate, and execute Service Headquarters’ global armaments cooperation strategy.
Manage and implement a portfolio of International Cooperative Research, Development, and Acquisition (ICRDA) agreements.
Support negotiation and management of bilateral and multilateral armaments agreements in alignment with Department of War, Department of State, and Service Headquarters policies.
Oversee agreement processes and provide authoritative guidance to stakeholders.
Promote enterprise-wide consistency across international cooperative initiatives.
Manage the International Online (IOL) repository and enhance data infrastructure to produce actionable intelligence.
Train stakeholders through workshops, briefings, and negotiation preparation sessions.
Represent Service Headquarters organizations in negotiations with interagency and foreign counterparts.
Support execution of complex agreements and refine operational strategies using data-driven insights.
Ensure policy continuity and compliance within the U.S. Government framework.
Assist in writing and developing policy and conduct intensive technical research.
Coordinate cross-program initiatives to maintain operational continuity and stakeholder alignment.