Assistant UAE Country Director, Security & FMS

Analytic Services Inc; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

ANSER is seeking a Secretary of the Air Force, International Affairs (SAF/IA), Assistant 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 to advance national security objectives. The role requires extensive program management experience and willingness to travel domestically and internationally, including to the Middle East, with a strong ability to collaborate across

Qualifications

• 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 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.

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.

Skills

Security cooperation

Foreign Military Sales

Project management

Interagency collaboration

Willingness to travel

Tools

MS Office

Job description

ANSER is seeking a Secretary of the Air Force, International Affairs (SAF/IA), Assistant 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 to advance national security objectives. The role requires extensive program management experience and willingness to travel domestically and internationally, including to the Middle East, with a strong ability to collaborate across