International Agreements Management Specialist

Booz Allen Hamilton • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

The International Agreements Management Specialist supports a Joint or Service Headquarters by managing and implementing international cooperative agreements that strengthen global defense partnerships and improve interoperability with allies. The role provides strategic advice and staff support for developing, coordinating, and executing global armaments cooperation strategy, and manages a portfolio of International Cooperative Research, Development, and Acquisition (ICRDA) agreements.

The specialist supports negotiation and management of bilateral and multilateral armaments agreements in alignment with Department of War, Department of State, and Service Headquarters policies. Responsibilities include overseeing agreement processes, advising stakeholders, promoting consistency across international cooperative initiatives, managing the International Online (IOL) repository, and improving data infrastructure to generate actionable intelligence. The role also includes training stakeholders through workshops, briefings, and negotiation preparation sessions; representing headquarters organizations in discussions with interagency and foreign counterparts; supporting complex agreement execution; and refining operational strategies using data-driven insights while maintaining 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.
• Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree, or 10+ years of experience with applied security assistance in lieu of a degree.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Manage and implement international cooperative agreements that strengthen global defense partnerships and enhance interoperability with allies.
• Manage a portfolio of International Cooperative Research, Development, and Acquisition (ICRDA) agreements.
• Advise and support Service Headquarters’ global armaments cooperation strategy development, coordination, and execution.
• Support the 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 turn raw data into 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 based on data-driven insights.
• Ensure policy continuity and compliance within the U.S. government framework.

Benefits

• Health, life, and disability benefits.
• Financial and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Professional development.
• Tuition assistance.
• Work-life programs.
• Dependent care.
• Recognition awards for exceptional performance and demonstration of company values.

What This Job Offers

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