International Acquisition and Engagements Specialist

UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies is looking for an International Acquisition and Engagements Specialist in Fort Meade, MD. This pivotal role involves coordinating logistics for international forums, adhering to DoD policies, and analyzing strategic engagement opportunities.

Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree and at least three years of relevant experience. Firms offering security clearance at the Secret level are encouraged to apply. This position emphasizes strong organizational skills and compliance with national security regulations.

Qualifications

• Required Bachelor's Degree.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in Program and Financial Management.
• Familiarity with International Acquisition processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate logistics for international partner forums and visits.
• Monitor and analyze strategic engagement opportunities.
• Prepare reports on international activities.

Skills

Program and Financial Management

International Acquisition

Security Assistance

Security Cooperation

MS Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Program Management Professional (PgMP)

Program Management Security Cooperation Workforce Level II

Job description

International Acquisition and Engagements Specialist

Bowhead is seeking an International Acquisition and Engagements Specialist for an upcoming effort in the Fort Meade, MD area. This is a key position supporting the International Acquisitions and Engagements Branch, providing analytical, operational, and technical services for the planning and execution of the Government’s international acquisition activities in support of DISA.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate pre-engagement, day‑of logistics, and post‑engagement activity for DISA international partner forums and foreign official visits to DISA HQ.
• Adhere to all applicable DoD and DISA policies, including ITAR and Foreign Disclosure approval requirements.
• Monitor and analyze activities of international organizations to identify strategic engagement opportunities for DISA.
• Record meeting minutes, noting all decisions and action items for Agency International Engagements, International Acquisition review and planning meetings.
• Track the progress of all action items and report any delays to appropriate Government personnel.
• Maintain and update the agency database of international visits information and relevant international affairs information via designated portal.
• Maintain an organized record of all meeting materials (agendas, presentations, minutes, etc.) within the designated site.
• Prepare quarterly and annual reports on the Agency’s international activities, both internal and external to DISA HQ.
• Conduct monthly audits to recommend compliance improvements for DISA’s international acquisition activities.
• Archive materials in accordance with DISA’s records management policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• At least three (3) years of experience in Program and Financial Management with cost, schedule, and performance responsibilities.
• Familiarity with International Acquisition, Security Assistance, and/or Security Cooperation.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite or equivalent applications.
• One of the following certifications:
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Program Management Professional (PgMP)
• Program Management Security Cooperation Workforce Level II

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time.
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically.

Security Clearance Requirements

Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Secret level. US citizenship is a requirement for this contract.