International Agreements Management Specialist

Booz Allen Hamilton • Arlington, VA

5d • $62,000 - $141,000

About The Position

This headquarters-based position supports Joint or Service Headquarters by managing and implementing international cooperative agreements that strengthen global defense partnerships and improve interoperability with allies. The role shapes and manages a portfolio of International Cooperative Research, Development, and Acquisition (ICRDA) agreements and supports the Department of War’s global armaments cooperation strategy, allied defense integration, and U.S. technological superiority.

Serving as a strategic advisor and key staff officer, the International Agreements Management Specialist helps develop, coordinate, and execute Service Headquarters’ global armaments cooperation strategy. The role supports negotiation and management of bilateral and multilateral armaments agreements in alignment with Department of War, Department of State, and Service Headquarters policies; provides authoritative guidance to stakeholders; and promotes consistency across international cooperative initiatives. Responsibilities also include managing the International Online (IOL) repository and data infrastructure, training stakeholders, representing Service Headquarters organizations in negotiations, supporting agreement execution, and using data-driven insights to refine operational strategies 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 maintain 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 10+ years of experience with applied security assistance in lieu of a degree.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with engineering or a technical field.
• Experience in 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

• Manage and implement international cooperative agreements that support global defense partnerships and interoperability with allies.
• Shape and manage a portfolio of International Cooperative Research, Development, and Acquisition (ICRDA) agreements.
• Advise and support the development, coordination, and execution of Service Headquarters’ global armaments cooperation strategy.
• 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 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