International Engagement Analyst - IO&C

SAIC • Alexandria, VA

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About The Position

SAIC is seeking an International Engagement Analyst to support the International Outreach and Cooperation Directorate within the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research & Engineering (OUSW(R&E)). In this fast-paced role, the analyst plans and executes meetings between senior U.S. officials and international counterparts; prepares agendas, briefing materials, minutes, reports, and country-specific products; coordinates logistics and clearances for international engagements and travel; tracks cooperative activities and agreements; and supports senior leadership with analysis and recommendations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in international relations, communications, or political science is preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience, including 2 years directly related to international armament cooperation.
• Active Secret clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Knowledge of international defense cooperation, particularly within TTCP and NATO, and ability to navigate governmental and defense organizational structures.
• Strong organizational and attention-to-detail skills, including the ability to manage multiple engagements, track actions, and complete tasks on time.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare detailed reports, briefings, and meeting summaries and clearly convey technical and policy information to U.S. and international stakeholders.
• Ability to collaborate with technical experts, government personnel, and international counterparts.
• Adaptability and problem-solving skills, including navigating cultural and regulatory differences and proposing solutions.
• Meeting and event coordination skills, including managing logistics, clearances, and documentation.
• Familiarity with international travel protocols, including foreign visit requests, travel logistics, and security clearances.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in international relations, communications, or political science.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute meetings and events between senior U.S. officials and their international counterparts.
• Coordinate meeting logistics, including access to military installations, clearances, and foreign visit requests.
• Draft agendas, read-ahead materials such as background briefings and issue papers, meeting minutes, and reports.
• Write and maintain OUSW(R&E) country-specific products, including country papers and one-pagers focused on science and technology priorities, defense organizational structures, and cooperative activities.
• Track and assess international agreements and engagements between OUSW(R&E) senior leadership and specific countries.
• Serve as an action officer for assigned geographic areas, liaising with Office of the Secretary of War Components, Services, and OUSW(R&E) Field Activities to ensure actions are completed between major engagements.
• Work with OUSW(R&E) travel planners to organize international travel and coordinate necessary country and security clearances.
• Assist in preparing briefing materials and provide recommendations to senior leadership on international cooperative activities and agreements.

What This Job Offers

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