Assistant UAE Country Director, SAF/IA

ANSER; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ANSER seeks a Secretary of the Air Force, International Affairs (SAF/IA), UAE Country Director to support U.S.-UAE security cooperation and FMS activities. You will manage U.S.-UAE FMS programs and coordinate with U.S. and UAE defense organizations.

The role requires navigating interagency environments, planning events such as the Dubai Air Show, and traveling domestically and internationally to advance national security objectives.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance is required.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of professional experience with the U.S. Air Force, DoW, or international relations.
• 3+ years of experience with U.S. Air Force Foreign Military Sales (FMS).
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, including to the Middle East.
• Experience with DoW acquisition policies, laws, regulations, and guidance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of U.S. UAE Security Cooperation and FMS programs.
• Coordinate daily activities among U.S. defense agencies, industry, and UAE military organizations.
• Develop Congressional Notifications for FMS cases and coordinate related actions.
• Lead program management reviews and delegations to the UAE.
• Host foreign partners during visits to the United States.
• Track progress of UAE FMS cases and programs.
• Plan and coordinate events, including the Dubai Air Show.
• Maintain relationships across U.S. and UAE defense authorities.
• Prepare responses to UAE inquiries and engage with the UAE Embassy.

Skills

Security clearance

Program management

Interagency coordination

Travel readiness

Communication skills

U.S. Government experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Company Overview:

ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.

Position Overview:

ANSER is seeking a Secretary of the Air Force, International Affairs (SAF/IA), Assistant United Arab Emirates (UAE) Country Director to support U.S.UAE security cooperation and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) activities. In this role, you will manage U.S.UAE FMS programs, coordinate with U.S. and UAE government and defense organizations, and support initiatives that advance U.S. national security objectives and the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force relationship with international partners.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of U.S. UAE Security Cooperation (SC) and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs.
• Coordinate daily activities among U.S. defense agencies, U.S. defense industry, U.S. Government organizations, and UAE military organizations.
• Develop Congressional Notifications for FMS cases and coordinate associated actions.
• Orchestrate actions on FMS programs to advance the U.S. UAE Air Force relationship.
• Maintain relationships with key authorities across U.S. and UAE defense agencies, ministerial-level organizations, and military components.
• Plan and coordinate events, including the Dubai Air Show and other trade events.
• Track the progress and effectiveness of UAE FMS cases and programs.
• Lead program management reviews and delegations to the UAE.
• Host foreign partners during visits to the United States.
• Track correspondence between the U.S. Air Force and UAE Air Force and Air Defense.
• Compose written responses to UAE inquiries and engage with the UAE Embassy in Washington, D.C.
• Support approximately 20% domestic and international travel.

Required Qualifications:

• Active Secret clearance.
• Bachelors degree.
• 5+ years of professional experience with the U.S. Air Force, Department of War (DoW), or international relations.
• 3+ years of experience with U.S. Air Force Foreign Military Sales (FMS).
• Experience using standard computer applications to support professional activities.
• Experience with DoW acquisition policies, laws, regulations, and guidance.
• Project or program management experience.
• Experience supporting or working with U.S. Government, defense, or international military organizations.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally, including to the Middle East.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience working in the Middle East or with UAE organizations.
• Experience planning and coordinating air shows, banquets, subject matter expert (SME) exchange events, or Chief of Staff-level tours.
• Knowledge of F-16, C-17, or command and control (C2) systems.
• Working knowledge of the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) region.
• Knowledge of U.S. Government interagency organizations, including the Department of State (DoS).
• Experience working with the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), or SAF/IA.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal formats.

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ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.