Program Manager / International Cooperations Specialist

Global C2 Integration Technologies•El Segundo, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

GC2IT seeks a highly skilled and mission-driven Program Manager / International Cooperations Specialist to support the Space Systems Command (SSC) / International Affairs (IA) Capabilities Division at Los Angeles Air Force Base. The role integrates international cooperative engagement with critical space acquisition programs across mission domains including Space Domain Awareness, Battle Management C3, SATCOM, PNT, Missile Warning/Tracking, and Assured Access to Space. It combines program management, international policy, and technical understanding of space capabilities to enhance U.S. space integration with global allies.

Requirements

Active Secret clearance and ability to obtain TS/SCI.
Bachelor's degree in international relations, political science, engineering, or a related field.
At least 8 years of experience supporting DoD, USSF, or international defense cooperation efforts.
Strong understanding of international disclosure policy, classified programs, and space acquisition processes.
Excellent communication and coordination skills across interagency and international partners.
Experience managing cooperative agreements and staffing documentation, and facilitating classified engagements.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in international affairs, national security, or a technical field related to space systems.
Experience supporting SSC, SAF/IA, or USSF HQ missions.
Familiarity with Combined Space Operations (CSpO), CAWG, or SATCOM WG frameworks.
Proficiency with classified information systems and secure communications protocols.

Responsibilities

Analyze existing international cooperative agreements for relevance to SSC Program Executive Office mission sets and develop analytical products assessing their alignment with SSC space mission integration needs.
Assist in drafting new international cooperative agreements and exceptions to the National Disclosure Policy (NDP-1).
Manage international agreement staffing, tracking, and comment resolution matrix inputs and updates.
Support internal and external data calls and requests for information for agreement development.
Coordinate classified and unclassified documentation across USSF, SAF/IA, the Air Force, and interagency partners.
Support preparation, coordination, and execution of international visits, Key Leader Engagements, forums, IPEDs, and working groups.
Capture and disseminate notes and summaries from engagements, including classified events, and provide secured facility support when required.
Analyze potential integration paths and capability synergies with international partner systems; identify technology gaps and opportunities to leverage international programs for future warfighter needs.
Translate complex technical documents into accessible materials for international cooperation deliverables.
Plan and execute international working group tasks, including creating schedules, agendas, briefings, white papers, and minutes.
Represent SSC/IA at domestic and international events, deliver briefings, and advance group objectives.
Liaise between SSC/IA and USSF/S5P to align with strategic guidance, posture planning, and regional priorities.
Provide weekly executive summaries on key activities, agreement statuses, and international developments.
Assist SSC/IA leadership with scheduling coordination with USSF HQ and SAF/IA counterparts.