Security Cooperation SME
About The Position
This headquarters-based role supports a Joint or Service Headquarters by strategically managing high-visibility Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases and advancing security cooperation implementation and organizational policy. The position oversees the lifecycle of high-priority FMS cases that support Army readiness, global partner relations, and U.S. technology objectives. It requires strong analytical skills, knowledge of security assistance processes, and the ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced, classified environment. The Security Cooperation SME provides analysis and actionable recommendations to inform executive decisions and priorities for transferring military equipment and other resources globally. The role synchronizes data, drafts and delivers actionable orders, and coordinates with interagency stakeholders to support end-to-end FMS operations. It collaborates with senior leadership and other stakeholders to provide strategic guidance and influence decisions.
Requirements
- At least 8 years of senior-level experience in security cooperation or security assistance programs, including Foreign Military Sales.
- Experience preparing and delivering executive-level briefings, decision papers, and actions to senior executives or general officers.
- Experience leading and managing complex programs or initiatives in high-pressure environments.
- Experience drafting operations orders for transfer arrangements, including navigating formal processes for final concurrence and approval.
- Knowledge of the entire FMS case lifecycle, security cooperation processes, technology transfer, and disclosure policies.
- Ability to operate with significant autonomy and urgency, anticipate requirements, and drive outcomes.
- Secret clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree in National Security, International Relations, or Business.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with interagency processes and government policies for technology transfers or defense-related operations.
- Experience liaising with senior-level stakeholders and interagency partners.
- Knowledge of policies and practices governing the integration and alignment of security assistance functions.
- TS/SCI clearance.
- Master’s degree.
- Completion of Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU) courses.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Responsibilities
- Manage the lifecycle of high-priority Foreign Military Sales cases.
- Provide analysis and actionable recommendations to inform executive decision-making and global transfer priorities.
- Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings, decision papers, and actions to senior executives or general officers.
- Draft operations orders for transfer arrangements and navigate formal processes for final concurrence and approval.
- Synchronize data and coordinate with interagency stakeholders to support end-to-end FMS operations.
- Lead and manage complex programs or initiatives in high-pressure environments.
- Anticipate requirements and drive outcomes with significant autonomy and urgency.
Benefits
- Health, life, and disability benefits.
- Financial and retirement benefits.
- Paid leave.
- Professional development.
- Tuition assistance.
- Work-life programs.
- Dependent care.
- Recognition awards program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
