International Agreements Management Specialist

Booz Allen Hamilton • Arlington, VA

3d • $62,000 - $141,000

About The Position

This headquarters-based role supports a Joint or Service Headquarters by managing and implementing international cooperative agreements that strengthen global defense partnerships and enhance interoperability with allies. The position shapes and manages a portfolio of International Cooperative Research, Development, and Acquisition (ICRDA) agreements, providing strategic advice, influencing policy, and coordinating across programs to support continuity and success of international cooperation.

The specialist serves as a strategic advisor and key staff officer in developing, coordinating, and executing the Service Headquarters’ global armaments cooperation strategy. The role supports negotiation and management of bilateral and multilateral armaments agreements in alignment with Department of War (DoW), Department of State, and Service Headquarters policies. It provides authoritative guidance to stakeholders and promotes consistency across international cooperative initiatives.

The position also manages the International Online (IOL) repository and improves data infrastructure to turn raw data into 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; supports execution of complex agreements; and uses data-driven insights to refine operational strategies 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.
• Secret clearance.
• 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 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

• 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 DoW, 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, as needed.
• Support execution of complex agreements and refine operational strategies using data-driven insights.
• Ensure policy continuity and compliance within the U.S. government framework.

Benefits

• Health, life, disability, 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