OUSD SC Regional Desk Officer

Forge Group, LLC•Arlington, VA

1d•$110,000 - $155,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Forge requires a Regional Portfolio Manager to become part of a dynamic team supporting the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (OUSD), Security Cooperation Division. Tasks include responding to specific and general requests for support products and programmatic information on Security Assistance and Security Cooperation Programs, building and maintaining tracking sheets, and preparing responses for executive presentations using a mix of briefing platforms and office technologies. This position will work closely with government and contractor analysts across the security cooperation community in developing and executing innovative security cooperation solutions that support mutual U.S. and partner interests.

Requirements

The Candidate must have the ability to think strategically, act tactically, and display strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
They must also build strong cross-group working relationships and demonstrate exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
The Candidate must be able to thrive and succeed in an entrepreneurial environment and not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities.
8+ years of experience in international security cooperation
8+ years of experience with program and project management practices, preferably supporting the Department of Defense
Experience supporting DoD programs and strategic initiatives
Strong cross-cultural and multinational negotiation skills
Ability to travel internationally up to 25% of the time
Excellent oral and written communication
Ability to follow security protocols to protect sensitive data
U.S. Citizen
Active TOP SECRET Security Clearance
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, proposals, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to question activities and issues in all functional areas and make sound business decisions based on that data.
Regularly required to sit, talk, type, or hear.
Frequently required to walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.

Nice To Haves

Business Administration-related degree from an accredited four-year university
Security Cooperation experience

Responsibilities

Development and maintenance of program tracking tools in the Microsoft Office suite of software
Meticulous management of defense cooperation projects, budgets, and oversight requirements
Understanding of DoD programmatic responsibilities for reporting, accountability, and executive support
Responding to requests for program information by executive leadership
Quickly research, analyze, and package results in response to short-fused requirements
Prepare quality presentations on short notice for executive presentation
Analyze and identify trends, emerging issues, or future requirements as part of an overarching program planning and implementation process
Maintain a comprehensive accounting of measures of effectiveness and schedule and progress across the regional security cooperation portfolio
Design and recommend performance-tracking metrics
Prepare supporting documents, flow charts, spreadsheets, and PowerPoint presentations.
Maintain Active TOP SECRET Security Clearance

Benefits

Complete Flextime
401k With Employer Matching
Healthcare, Including Medical, Dental, and Vision
Health Savings Account (HSA) And Pre-Tax Premium Options
Supplementary healthcare and family support
Extended Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
Healthcare Insurance Deductible Paydown
Health and Wellness Programs
Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment, and Education & Training Stipends
Cell Phone / Internet Stipends
College Saving Plans with Employer Contributions
Alternative Work Locations and Tele-Commuting
Employee Referral Awards
Retention, Signing & Performance Bonuses
Commuter Benefits
Paid Sabbatical