Senior International Relations Strategy SME
About The Position
Forge is a global solutions provider and a certified woman-owned, service-disabled, veteran-owned small business (WOSB, SDVOSB) dedicated to redefining the GovCon mold, delivering innovations, and elevating collective impact. We are known as international problem solvers who focus on work where we can make a significant difference. We are deeply integrated into trusted client communities, energized to solve human challenges worldwide. Forge balances empowering autonomy with the necessity of being part of a connected network, leading to collective excellence and substantial growth. Our culture is paramount, prioritizing people first. We foster a diverse group of employees empowered to think differently, a leadership team that trusts employees, and an operations team that supports employee well-being and growth. We operate like a co-op, where staff input drives corporate action. With a 93% retention rate, we excel at keeping great people. We are recognized as a top workplace, including being rated #2 Best Medium Business in Virginia and receiving multiple awards from Fortune® Magazine. We have also been certified as a Great Place to Work™ for six consecutive years. Our growth has been acknowledged on the Inc. Magazine 5000 List and by the Women Presidents Organization (WPO) and J.P. Morgan Chase. Most importantly, we are proud to be a company that puts people first. The future of Forge is exciting, driven by capability and community. We seek individuals who want to work hard, play hard, give back, and enjoy life.
Requirements
- Ability to think strategically, act tactically, and display strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to build strong cross-group working relationships.
- 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
- Master's degree in international security studies.
- Recent experience (last 3 years) demonstrating successful development, coordination, & execution of strategic-level engagements on a Commander's Action Group at the Combatant Command/4-star level.
- 1-year recent experience demonstrating successful development, coordination, & execution of strategic-level engagements on a Commander's Action Group or Political Advisor at the COCOM/TSOC level.
- 3 years' experience using analytic and communication skills to prepare staff and coordinate written products and briefings for senior leaders (general officer/flag officer/senior executive service level) use.
- 3 years' recent experience in developing business and communication strategies intended to achieve strategic objectives.
- Current DoW Top Secret clearance and eligible for SCI access.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Research and prepare read-ahead packages (on average up to 4 per month), to include strategic objectives, key themes, and messages, talking points, biographies, previous conference read-outs, and other supporting documents, in support of J3 Directorate, and the Command Group international Engagements as required.
- Draft and recommend an international engagement strategy for the Division, Directorate, and Command Group (as required) to support and achieve the Command's objectives.
- Provide international relations expertise and advice to leadership regarding bilateral and multilateral engagements.
- Provide quality assurance as required, expertise, and support to the drafting of international correspondence.
- Respond to RFIs from the Division, Directorate, and Command Group leadership regarding International Key Leader Engagements.
- Maintain coordination with the J2, J3, and J5 Director's Action Groups to ensure situational awareness of command priorities and engagement strategies.
- Maintain situational awareness and expertise regarding current U.S. policy and strategy for international relations.
- Perform close-out and escort duties as part of the Division's Security Procedure.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
