PACAF A5I Security Cooperation Consultant

Forge Group, LLC • Pearl Harbor, HI

7d • $115,000 - $150,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Forge is looking for a highly-skilled candidate to join our Security Cooperation team. This person will respond to specific and general requests for support products and programmatic information on security assistance, security cooperation, and academic programs; build and maintain tracking sheets; prepare responses for executive presentations using various briefing platforms and office technologies. In addition, this position will work closely with government personnel and contractor analysts across the security cooperation community to develop and execute innovative security cooperation solutions that support mutual U.S. and partner interests.

Requirements

• Ability to think strategically, act tactically, and display strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Build strong cross-group working relationships
• Demonstrate exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to thrive and succeed in an entrepreneurial environment and not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities
• US Citizen
• 4+ years of experience in (international) security cooperation
• 4+ years of experience with program and project management practices (preferably supporting the DoD)
• 4+ years of planning and implementing security cooperation activities
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in International Relations, Security Studies, Business Administration, or related field
• Experience supporting DoD programs and strategic initiatives
• Strong cross-cultural and multinational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Ability to follow security protocols to protect sensitive data
• Active TOP SECRET (or higher) 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

• SECCOO experience in Services, Dept of State, OSD-P, DSCA, or Country Team
• Master's degree in a related field
• Regional professional experience and language skills

Responsibilities

• Development and maintenance of program tracking tools in the Microsoft Office suite/software
• Meticulous management of security cooperation projects, budgets, and oversight requirements
• Understand 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 comprehensive accounting measures of effectiveness, schedule, and progress across the program efforts
• Advise client on international engagement, security cooperation, and security assistance issues
• Coordinate across a diverse set of stakeholders in DoD and the interagency
• Provide subject matter expertise related to regional and functional defense cooperation

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

What This Job Offers

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