SOFA Regulatory Compliance Specialist

CACI • Camp Smith, HI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

CACI is seeking an experienced SOFA-Regulatory Compliance Specialist to serve as CACI's technical subject matter expert responsible for supporting compliance with Status of Forces Agreements (SOFAs), Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreements (ACSAs), Host Nation Support (HNS) agreements, customs regulations, import and export requirements, diplomatic clearances, and other international authorities governing logistics, infrastructure, and operational support activities throughout the Indo-Pacific theater. The SOFA-Regulatory Compliance Specialist provides technical guidance supporting logistics operations, facility development, deployment and distribution activities, Joint Theater Distribution Center (JTDC) operations, operational planning, and contingency missions by ensuring operational activities comply with applicable international agreements, U.S. Government policies, Department of Defense directives, and host nation regulatory requirements. Working closely with SOCPAC, Service Components, U.S. Embassy personnel, Defense Attaché Offices, host nation authorities, customs agencies, and mission partners, the SOFA-Regulatory Compliance Specialist facilitates cross-border movement of personnel, equipment, hazardous materials, and mission-critical cargo while identifying regulatory issues that could impact operational readiness or mission execution. Within the ILS2 program, the SOFA-Regulatory Compliance Specialist supports multiple Task Delivery Orders by providing technical expertise during mission planning, operational assessments, logistics operations, infrastructure projects, and contingency activities. The position helps ensure international legal authorities and host nation requirements are fully integrated into operational planning and execution while supporting distributed operations across the Indo-Pacific region.

Requirements

• Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility
• Bachelor’s degree in international relations, Political Science, Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, National Security Studies, Law, Public Administration, or a related discipline. Relevant military or Government international operations experience may be substituted for formal education requirements.
• Minimum 6 years supporting overseas military operations, international logistics, foreign military cooperation, host nation coordination, customs operations, or regulatory compliance.
• Minimum 4 years supporting Joint, Combatant Command, Service Component, Special Operations, or Theater-level organizations.
• Experience supporting Status of Forces Agreements (SOFAs), Host Nation Support agreements, Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreements (ACSAs), customs procedures, or diplomatic clearances.
• Experience coordinating with U.S. Government agencies, U.S. Embassies, host nation organizations, or coalition partners.
• Experience supporting logistics operations, contingency operations, or overseas infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare technical reports and brief Government and military leadership.
• Experience supporting geographically dispersed operations preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility
• Bachelor’s degree in international relations, Political Science, Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, National Security Studies, Law, Public Administration, or a related discipline. Relevant military or Government international operations experience may be substituted for formal education requirements.
• Minimum 6 years supporting overseas military operations, international logistics, foreign military cooperation, host nation coordination, customs operations, or regulatory compliance.
• Minimum 4 years supporting Joint, Combatant Command, Service Component, Special Operations, or Theater-level organizations.
• Experience supporting Status of Forces Agreements (SOFAs), Host Nation Support agreements, Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreements (ACSAs), customs procedures, or diplomatic clearances.
• Experience coordinating with U.S. Government agencies, U.S. Embassies, host nation organizations, or coalition partners.
• Experience supporting logistics operations, contingency operations, or overseas infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare technical reports and brief Government and military leadership.
• Experience supporting geographically dispersed operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical advisor supporting SOFA compliance and host nation regulatory requirements across the Indo-Pacific Region.
• Interpret and apply Status of Forces Agreements, Host Nation Support agreements, Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreements (ACSAs), and related international authorities.
• Advise program personnel regarding legal and regulatory requirements affecting overseas operations.
• Identify compliance risks associated with international operations and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Support operational planning by ensuring mission activities remain consistent with applicable international agreements.
• Support customs clearance activities for Government equipment, supplies, hazardous materials, and mission cargo.
• Coordinate import and export documentation supporting international logistics operations.
• Assist with customs inspections, cargo documentation, and host nation regulatory processes.
• Support cross-border movement of personnel and Government property.
• Coordinate with customs agencies, freight forwarders, and logistics providers to resolve regulatory issues.
• Support requests for diplomatic clearances associated with personnel movements, aircraft, vessels, and specialized equipment.
• Coordinate regulatory requirements with U.S. Embassies, Security Cooperation Offices, Defense Attaché Offices, and host nation ministries.
• Facilitate communication between Government stakeholders and host nation regulatory authorities.
• Support development of procedures that improve international coordination and operational responsiveness.
• Maintain awareness of evolving host nation regulatory requirements affecting mission execution.
• Participate in logistics planning supporting OPLANs, CONPLANs, Theater Campaign Plans, exercises, and contingency operations.
• Review operational plans to identify SOFA and host nation regulatory considerations.
• Provide recommendations supporting distributed logistics, expeditionary basing, and theater sustainment.
• Assist operational planners in resolving regulatory issues affecting deployment timelines and mission execution.
• Support planning for humanitarian assistance, disaster response, and crisis response operations.
• Prepare regulatory documentation supporting logistics, infrastructure, and operational activities.
• Maintain records associated with international agreements, customs activities, permits, and clearances.
• Develop compliance guidance, checklists, and standard operating procedures.
• Monitor changes in host nation regulations and international agreements affecting operations.
• Prepare reports and briefings supporting Government leadership.
• Coordinate with SOCPAC, Service Components, Combatant Command staff, U.S. Government agencies, coalition partners, and host nation representatives.
• Support multidisciplinary teams executing logistics, infrastructure, and mission support activities.
• Participate in synchronization meetings, operational planning sessions, and customer engagements.
• Foster collaborative relationships supporting efficient international operations.
• Assist in resolving regulatory issues impacting operational timelines.
• Identify opportunities to streamline customs, diplomatic clearance, and regulatory compliance processes.
• Support lessons learned activities and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Recommend best practices supporting international logistics and operational mobility.
• Contribute to development of training materials supporting SOFA and host nation compliance.
• Promote consistent application of regulatory requirements across the program.

Benefits

• flexible time off
• robust learning resources
• comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior