Deputy Country Director

2 days ago


Arlington, Virginia, United States ACT1 Federal Full time
Job Title: Deputy Country Director - International Affairs Qatar

ACT1 Federal is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Deputy Country Director to join our team in Qatar. As a key member of our international affairs team, you will be responsible for providing 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.

Responsibilities:
  • Providing 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.
  • Analyzing existing US military and host nation defense and capability requirements, identifying/assessing alternative sustainment and enhancement strategies, providing recommendations, and assisting in defining requirements for future programs.
  • Providing 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.
  • Providing 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.
  • Traveling 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
    • ACT1 Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
    • Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
    • Company Paid Short-Term Disability
    • Voluntary Long-Term Disability
    • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
    • Health Savings Account (HAS)
    • 401K with employer match
    • Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Parental Leave
    • Military Leave
    • Education, Training & Professional Development
    • Voluntary Accidental Injury/Critical Illness/Hospital Care
    • Voluntary Pet Insurance, Legal Resources, and Identity Protection

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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