Security Cooperation SME

Booz Allen Hamilton•Arlington, VA

1h•$86,800 - $198,000•Onsite

About The Position

This headquarters-based position supports a Joint or Service Headquarters in strategically managing high-visibility Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases. The role integrates security cooperation implementation with organizational policy and calls for strong analytical skills, knowledge of security assistance processes, and the ability to work under tight deadlines. The Security Cooperation SME collaborates with senior leadership and coordinates across stakeholders to provide strategic guidance and inform high-level decisions. The role oversees the lifecycle of high-priority FMS cases in support of Army readiness, global partner relations, and U.S. technology objectives. It provides analysis and actionable recommendations to inform executive decisions and priorities for the global transfer of military equipment and other resources. The position also synchronizes data, drafts and delivers actionable orders, and coordinates with interagency stakeholders to support end-to-end FMS operations in a classified, deadline-driven environment.

Requirements

At least 8 years of senior-level experience within 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 (OPORDs) 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 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

Oversee and manage the lifecycle of high-priority Foreign Military Sales cases.
Provide analysis and actionable recommendations to inform executive decision-making and priorities for military equipment and resource transfers.
Synchronize data and draft and deliver actionable orders, including operations orders for transfer arrangements.
Coordinate with interagency stakeholders to support end-to-end execution of FMS operations.
Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings, decision papers, and actions to Senior Executives or General Officers.
Lead and manage complex programs or initiatives in high-pressure environments.