SAF/IA Country Director

Forge Group, LLC • Washington, DC

23h • $125,000 - $140,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Forge is seeking a qualified full-time Country Director to provide advisory and assistance support to the Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force, International Affairs (SAF/IA). This is for a future opportunity. SAF/IA's mission is to create, advocate and facilitate Department of Defense (DoD) and Air Force policies and programs (including international affairs, foreign disclosure, export control, cooperative research and development, Foreign Military Sales (FMS), International Military Education and Training (IMET)) to support U.S. national security objectives.

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.
• We are looking for candidates with an active DoD Secret clearance, 4+ years of FMS experience with the Department of the Air Force and experience supporting PACOM or CENTCOM countries in a Security Cooperation capacity.
• US Citizen
• Active DoD SECRET security clearance
• Bachelor's degree or higher
• 4+ years of experience performing FMS case development, programming and implementation for the Department of the Air Force (DAF)
• 2+ years of Security Cooperation experience with the Defense Security Cooperation Agency or an Implementing Agency (IA)
• Thorough understanding of: DoDI 1315.20, Military Department Foreign Area Officer Programs, CJCSI 3126.01, Language and Regional Expertise Planning, DAFPD 16-1, International Affairs oAFI 16-109, International Affairs Specialist Program, DAF Global Partnership Strategy, U.S. Export Control laws, regulations and procedures, DSCA Electronic Security Assistance Management Manual (e-SAMM), USAF Weapons Export Policy, International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) and U.S. Government National Disclosure Policy (NDP), Industry and their relationship to the FMS process.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in International Affairs
• Prior experience as a Country Director at SAF/IA, DSCA Country Team Lead or Regional Lead
• U.S. DoD staff experience in a military or civilian capacity
• U.S. military aircraft operations, maintenance and/or logistics support with the systems purchased from the U.S., specifically the F-16, F-15 and/or F-35 aircraft
• Experience using the Security Cooperation Information Portal (SCIP)

Responsibilities

• Assess alternative sustainment and enhancement strategies, provide recommendations, and assist in defining requirements for future programs.
• Participate in program analyses, reviews, and reliability determinations with USAF weapons systems and disclosure offices as they pertain to release of information on USAF systems.
• Define and refine meeting agendas, record discussion content, focus decision-making, and debrief action items for events between the U.S. Air Force and foreign partner representatives.
• Prepare, manage, and maintain databases for correspondence, Case Program Status Reports, Letters of Request (LORs), and Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) as well as case program trackers.
• Develop briefings, official correspondence, background papers in support of Program Management Reviews and other engagements.
• Prepare Congressional Notification packages for partner nation programs with the U.S. Air Force.
• Maintain a key essential personnel contact list with names and contact information for US interagency and foreign partner personnel involved in FMS case development and execution.

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