Global Defense Partnerships Lead

QinetiQ US; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

QinetiQ US seeks an International Cooperation Subject Matter Expert to support the Director of International Engagements for a client in Chantilly, VA. The role requires leadership and deep expertise in partnering with international partners across a broad spectrum of DoD/DoW programs to advance cutting-edge technology for warfighter capability.

You will draft bilateral agreements, MOUs, EMTAs, SOWs, and project outlines, and facilitate engagement with industry, DoD offices, and foreign

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in IR, Business, or Law.
• 15 years of experience with 10 years in International Cooperation/Relations within DoD/DoW or equivalent.
• Familiar with DoD I 5530.03 - International Agreements.
• TS/SCI clearance; #qinetiqclearedjob.
• 25% travel to CONUS/OCONUS (Australia and UK).

Responsibilities

• Provide SME guidance in international/cooperative agreements, MOUs/MOAs, and project arrangements for RDT&E and prototyping with foreign partners (AUKUS).
• Interact with Service or Defense Agency Program Offices and OSD to develop project agreements across domains and TRLs.
• Draft and advise on Bilateral Security Agreements, Project Arrangements, Industrial Security Agreements, Export Authorizations, and Manufacturing Licenses.
• Coordinate scheduling of industry days and development of performance work statements and operations concepts for international cooperation agreements.
• Support multi-disciplinary, multi-agency teams across CONUS and OCONUS sites.
• Lead development of acquisition products and materials for transition milestones and for Project Agreements and procurement.
• Oversee collaborative development of requirements and program documents (MOUs, EMTAs, SOWs, Project Outlines).
• Collaborate closely with USD R&E and be familiar with AUKUS Pillar 1 and 2, international cooperation law and policy.

Skills

International cooperation

DoD/DoW experience

MOU/MOA drafting

Export controls

Project planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in International Relations / Business / Law

Job description

QinetiQ US seeks an International Cooperation Subject Matter Expert to support the Director of International Engagements for a client in Chantilly, VA. The role requires leadership and deep expertise in partnering with international partners across a broad spectrum of DoD/DoW programs to advance cutting-edge technology for warfighter capability.

You will draft bilateral agreements, MOUs, EMTAs, SOWs, and project outlines, and facilitate engagement with industry, DoD offices, and foreign