International Program Analyst

Anser; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

ANSER is seeking an International Program Analyst to support the Director for International Cooperation within the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense (ODASW(CBRND)). This role helps coordinate CBDP international efforts, develop strategy, and liaise with partner organizations.

The position offers a hybrid schedule with 3-4 days onsite at the Mark Center in Alexandria, VA.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance or higher is required.
• Bachelor's degree plus 10+ years international engagement experience or Master's with equivalent experience.
• Experience with international engagements, agreements, and treaties.
• Experience facilitating high-level meetings (O-6/GS-15).
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (~10% annually).
• Knowledge of CBDP or chemical/biological defense is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and administrative support for CBDP international initiatives.
• Support interagency meetings and international conferences.
• Serve as SME on policy, culture, and current affairs with CBDP partners.
• Develop and maintain ND-CBD international strategy and metrics.
• Coordinate international agreements and foreign disclosure processes.
• Assist with international travel budgeting and country clearances.
• Maintain calendar of international and interagency activities.

Skills

Security coordination

Interagency collaboration

MS365 Suite proficiency

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in any field

Master's degree equivalent to 7 years experience

Tools

MS Teams

SharePoint

PowerPoint

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 Summary:

Analytic Services, Inc. (ANSER) is seeking an International Program Analyst to provide support to the Director for International Cooperation within the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense (ODASW(CBRND)). In this key role, you will support CBRND international efforts aligned to DoW, Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Nuclear Deterrence, Chemical, and Biological Defense, Policy and Programs, and Chem/Bio Defense Program (CBDP) priorities, goals, and objectives. You will also help support and streamline communication of CBDP International Program efforts across the CBDP as well as use your knowledge of DoW and A&S priorities, working closely with the International Program Director, to support development of new CBDP international relationships. Additionally, you will support development of CBDP’s International Strategy and contribute, as needed, to support the team’s other initiatives. This position can support a hybrid work schedule with 3-4 days onsite at the Mark Center in Alexandria, VA.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Provide technical and administrative support to facilitate government oversight, coordination, and integration of initiatives on CBRND related issues and programs that involve the international community by preparing Power Point presentations, briefings, read aheads, talking points, and facilitating the development of action.
• Support ODASW(CBRND) government leads at interagency or professional meetings (may include international conferences, seminars, and meetings).
• Serve as a subject matter expert in relevant policy, cultural, and current affairs issues for the CBDP's primary international partners. Provide technical expertise and advice to ensure ODASW(CBRND) compliance with Foreign Disclosure processes. Serve as a qualified subject matter expert in the field of international project management, to include ITAR, FMS, and foreign disclosure.
• Propose, develope, and maintain a coordinated overarching ND-CBD Strategy for international engagement including the creation of metrics-based actionable strategies, implementation guidance, and oversight plans to enable the Government to continuously monitor international cooperation and activities.
• Maintain a coordinated Calendar of Activities for ODASW(CBRND)-related international and Office of the Assistant Secretary of War (Nuclear Deterrence and Chemical Biological Defense) OASW(ND-CBD)-related interagency activities and receiving / sending Foreign Visit Requests, Country and Theater Clearances, etc.
• Coordinate ND-CBD staffing and oversight of International Agreements, e.g., Memoranda of Understanding, Memoranda of Agreement, Project Agreements, Equipment and Material Transfers, Foreign Military Sales. Drafts international agreements, requests for International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) exemption, foreign disclosure requests, and related documents. Provide technical expertise, analysis, and advice on the use of, and distinctions between, such agreements.
• Assist the government in developing and managing the office travel budget. Coordinate all aspects of domestic and international travel arrangements to include the preparation of country clearance messages, visa/passports applications, and process travel vouchers.
• Coordinate closely with CBDP components and international partners to solicit additional information, as necessary, to understand the CBR MOU portfolio.
• Support and execute recurring executive officer and program officer meetings with CBR MOU international partners.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of agreements with international partners.

Required Qualifications:

• Possess an active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in any field and 10+ years of relevant experience including working with bi-lateral or multi-lateral engagements, international partners and international institutions, and international negotiation or diplomatic experience, or a Master's degree is equivalent to 7 years of related work experience.
• Recent experience with international engagements, agreements, and treaties.
• Experience facilitating O-6/GS-15 level meetings.
• Experience coordinating and building relationships with international partners.
• Familiarity with chemical and biological defense subject matter.
• Experience with the MS365 Suite, including Teams and SharePoint.
• Able to travel and attend meetings within the National Capitol Region as well as potential travel within and outside the continental United States.
• Must be capable of travelling internationally ~10% annually (Usually 1 week at a time).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with the oversight or management of international engagements within the CBDP.
• Pentagon Action officer experience.
• Knowledge of the foreign disclosure process.
• Knowledge or experience drafting and coordinating the development of bi-lateral and multi-lateral engagements.
• International Relations experience in areas regarding the Chemical and Biological Defense program or CBR MOU engagements.
• Experience working Foreign Military Sales (FMS).
• Experience working with the United Kingdom.

Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to: business considerations, local market, internal equity, candidate qualifications such as skills, education and experience. ANSER provides employees benefits to support all aspects of their life including health, financial and well-being. For more information, please visit: http://www.anser.org

Full-Time Salary Range for this position:

$99,000 - $144,300 USD

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail [e-mail]

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.