Deputy Country Director

4 days ago

Arlington, Virginia, United States ACT1 Federal Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Deputy Country Director - International Affairs to join our team at ACT1 Federal. This is a unique opportunity to leverage your expertise in program management, international affairs, and security cooperation to support the mission of the Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force, International Affairs (SAF/IA).

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide expertise in program management and tailored weapons system acquisition, training, and logistics delivery support for managing and timely delivery of requirements in accordance with the LOAs signed between the United States and the country of Qatar.
  • Analyze existing US military and host nation defense and capability requirements, identify/assess alternative sustainment and enhancement strategies, provide recommendations, and assist in defining requirements for future programs.
  • Provide input, as tasked by SAF/IA senior leadership, Division Chief/Deputy Chief, and the SAF/IA Country Director, to USAF Security Cooperation Enterprise stakeholders including the AF Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) and various USAF Weapon and System Program Offices for action and response to Partner Nation Government/MoD and Air Force.
  • Provide expertise in the program and logistics management of the Task Order specified program or weapon system and supporting infrastructure and facilities employed by the Partner Nation.
  • Analyze current and future Partner Nation weapons/defense/language capabilities acquired through both FMS and DCS channels and assess life cycle interoperability and product support impacts to the Task Order specified weapon system.
  • Provide program management or weapons system expertise in fighter (i.e., F-15QA); airlift (Ex. C-17A, C- 130J), integrated air missile defense (Ex. Early Warning Radar), command and control (Air Operations Center, Air Defense Operations Center), air-to-air refueling (Ex. KC-46A), and aircrew/language training (Ex. Defense Language Institute) to HAF, AFLCMC, IAR, and Partner Nation Air Defense Force/Ministry of Defense.
  • Travel in support of the client and customer.
Requirements
  • A Bachelor's Degree with a desired emphasis in an International Affairs curriculum is required.
  • An active Secret Security Clearance.
  • A minimum of eight (8) years' experience with demonstrated effectiveness and success in the mission areas: USAF LOA development, execution, and/or portfolio management and/or experience as Headquarters-level SAF/IA or equivalent implementing Country Desk Officer; experience with the weapon systems or support systems identified in the Task Order.
  • Demonstrated experience implementing DoD acquisition policies, laws, regulations, and guidance required to implement FMS LOAs.
  • Familiarity with major USAF fighter and airlift aircraft and aircrew training and exercises, to include Red Flag, Green Flag, and Mobility Guardian scheduling.
  • Familiarity with USAF fighter aircraft operations and maintenance support requirements.
  • US DoD staff experience in a military or civilian capacity.
  • Professional Military Education through the Intermediate Developmental (O-4) level preferred.
  • Knowledge and general understanding of USAF roles and missions.
  • Knowledge and general understanding of security cooperation, international affairs, security assistance, foreign military sales to include the processes, legislation, and players.
  • Knowledge and understanding of SAF/IA's role in US Government and International security cooperation community.
  • Thorough understanding of:
    • DODI, Military Department Foreign Area Officer Programs.
    • CJCSI, Language and Regional Expertise Planning.
    • AFPD 16-1, International Affairs.
    • AFI 16-109, International Affairs Specialist Program.
    • USAF Global Partnership Strategy.
    • U.S. Export Control laws, regulations, and procedures.
    • Pseudo FMS case programming (for Pseudo-FMS Task Orders).
    • Security Cooperation programs.
    • Building Partner Capability programs.
  • Additional KSAs: The Government desires the Contractor to possess knowledge and thorough understanding the following:
    • International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and US Government National Disclosure Policy (NDP).
    • Industry and their relationship to the pseudo-FMS process.
    • Demonstrated successful performance in Pseudo-FMS Case development, programming, and implementation.
    • Fluency or Proficiency in the language of the partner specified in the Task Order.
    Benefits
    • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.
    • Company Paid Life and AD&D insurance.
    • Company Paid Short-Term Disability.
    • Health care flexible spending accounts.
    • 401K.
    • Paid Time Off.
    • Paid Holidays.

ACT1 Federal is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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