SAF/IA Country Director Support Singapore

ACT1 Federal•Arlington, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

ACT1 Federal is currently seeking an experienced SAF/IA Country Director Support Specialist to support the SAF/IA Indo-Pacific/Singapore Country Director. The ideal candidate will be able to multitask, be organized, possess strong business acumen, and be an effective at task management with the ability to work under pressure. The mission of SAF/IA is to create, advocate, and facilitate Department of Defense (DoD) and Air Force policies and programs to support United States (US) national security objectives. SAF/IA is looking for someone to provide advisory and assistance support (A&AS) to the Office of the Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force, International Affairs, (SAF/IA), International Affairs Regional Affairs Directorate, Indo-Pacific Division (SAF/IARP) to support the sale of F-16V aircraft to, and upgrade of legacy F-16 aircraft for, the Republic of Singapore.

Requirements

Build strong working relationships with management, support organizations, stakeholders, and peers through timely, consistent, transparent, and effective communication.
Plan, organize, and manage complex FMS projects simultaneously while providing innovative and executable options to resolve challenging programmatic issues.
Utilize all available program management tools, spreadsheets, databases and the Microsoft Office Suite to efficiently manage and clearly communicate FMS programmatic status.
Remain responsive and flexible to organizational and program changes.
Solid oral and written communication skills.
A bachelor’s degree required - emphasis in an International Affairs or Security Cooperation curriculum desired.
Active Secret Clearance required.
4 plus years’ experience performing DAF Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case development, programming, and implementation which includes experience with DoD acquisition policies, laws, regulations, and guidance. Singapore or Asia-Pacific FMS experience is highly desired.
Knowledge of FMS case programming, security cooperation programs, building partner capability programs, The Republic of Singapore.
US DoD staff experience in a military or civilian capacity.
Professional Military Education through the Intermediate Developmental (O-4) level.
Knowledge and general understanding of USAF roles and missions.
Knowledge and general understanding of security cooperation, international affairs, security assistance, foreign military sales to include the processes, legislation, and players.
Knowledge and understanding of SAF/IA’s role in US Government and International security cooperation community.
Thorough understanding of DODI 1315.20, Military Department Foreign Area Officer Programs, CJCSI 3126.01, Language and Regional Expertise Planning, AFPD 16-1, International Affairs d. AFI 16-109, International Affairs Specialist Program; and USAF Global Partnership Strategy, U.S. Export Control laws, regulations and procedures, Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) Security Assessment Management Manual (SAMM).

Nice To Haves

International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and US Government National Disclosure Policy (NDP).
Industry and their relationship to the FMS process.
Fluency or Proficiency in Mandarin.

Responsibilities

Provide total Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Life Cycle Management for U.S. implementing agencies and international customers to include the following: pre-LOR requirements development, selection of defense articles, training and services, and requests for price and availability (P&A).
Provide case development guidance and support and assistance for: policy waivers, technical releasability, site surveys, manpower estimates, and Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) transparency and pricing requests.
Functional support for managing requirements and reporting for LOA and FMS cases for the Republic of Singapore.
Provide personnel with program, weapons system operational, maintenance and/or logistics support expertise that support the systems purchased by the Partner Nation.
Analyze existing US military and host nation defense and capability requirements, identify/assess alternative sustainment and enhancement strategies, provide recommendations, and assist in defining requirements for future programs.
Ensure up to date information in the SAF/IA partner capabilities database for assigned programs, countries or regions.
Assist and support the SAF/IA Country Director for the Republic of Singapore with program management, to include monitoring of training, exercises, personnel exchanges, security assistance programs, FMS key leader engagements in the US and overseas, provide coordination throughout the Department of Defense (DoD) on policy, FMS, and security cooperation.
Assist and support the SAF/IA Country Director in defining, tracking, analyzing, reporting, and advising on major aspects of current and future FMS program with the Government of Singapore.
Assist and support the SAF/IA Country Director in providing support to offices implementing the Republic of Singapore FMS programs, to include USAF FMS services procured under Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs) by the Government of Singapore in support of military equipment, training, and infrastructure.
Provide input, as tasked by SAF/IA senior leadership, Division Chief/Deputy Chief, and the SAF/IA Country Director, to USAF Security Cooperation Enterprise stakeholders including the AF Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) and various USAF Weapon and System Program Offices for action and response to the Republic of Singapore, the Government of Singapore/Ministry of Defense and Air Force.
Develop a key essential personnel contact list with names and contact information for US inter agency and the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF), the Singapore Embassy, and the Singapore Acquisition (Defense Science and Technology Agency (DSTA)personnel involved in aviation FMS case development and execution.
Assist and support the SAF/IA Country Director with briefings, point papers, background information, political-military analysis and other documentation correlated with Singapore Security Cooperation for use by senior Department of the Air Force (DAF), Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM), and SAF/IA leadership.
Assist and support the SAF/IA Country Director in coordinating SAF/IA leadership, the Air Force Security and Assistance Cooperation (AFSAC) Directorate, the Air Force Security Assistance Training (AFSAT) Squadron, industry product centers, and acquisition program managers, both US and Singapore, and line managers, to provide policy and monitor the status and direction of all Republic of Singapore FMS programs.
Assist and support the SAF/IA Country Director to coordinate with the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), the Department of State (DoS), and the Republic of Singapore to ensure oversight and stability of Singapore’s FMS programs.
Analyze and track current and future RSAF training/construction/ weapons/defense capabilities acquired through both FMS and DCS channels and assess life cycle interoperability and product support impacts. RSAF utilizes mostly USAF aircraft, specifically F-16s, F-15Es, and are acquiring F-35s.
Prior experience with FMS/security cooperation/systems/capabilities and Singapore and/or regional language and culture familiarity is desired but not required.