Security Cooperation SME

Booz Allen Hamilton•Arlington, VA

About The Position

Support a Joint or Service Headquarters in the strategic management of high-visibility Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases. This headquarters-based role integrates security cooperation implementation with organizational policy and provides strategic guidance to senior leadership in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Oversee high-priority FMS cases throughout their lifecycle, supporting Army readiness, global partner relations, and U.S. technology objectives. Analyze cases and develop actionable recommendations to inform executive decisions and priorities for global transfers of military equipment and other resources. Synchronize data, draft and deliver actionable orders, and coordinate with interagency stakeholders to support end-to-end FMS execution in a classified environment.

Requirements

At least 8 years of senior-level experience in security cooperation or security assistance programs, including FMS.
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 work autonomously with urgency, anticipate requirements, and drive outcomes.
Secret security 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 high-priority FMS cases throughout their lifecycle.
Provide analysis and actionable recommendations to inform executive decisions and priorities for transfers of military equipment and other resources.
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 execution of FMS operations.
Provide strategic guidance and coordinate across stakeholders in support of Army readiness, global partner relations, and U.S. technology objectives.