Policy and Security Cooperation Advisor - Clearance Required

LMI; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

LMI is seeking a skilled Policy and Security Cooperation (SC) Advisor in Arlington, VA. This role involves project execution and liaising with high-level contacts like government and local communities. Responsibilities include representing OSW Policy, supporting SC policy, and participating in strategic discussions.

The position requires a Master's Degree, security cooperation experience, and excellent communication skills. The target salary range is $100,000–$135,000, contingent on qualifications and security clearances.

Qualifications

• 3 years of security cooperation experience or comparable experience supporting an OSW level organization.
• Ability to apply government agency regulations related to controlled unclassified information.
• Applicants must have current security clearances.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the OSW Policy representative for DoW's IT system for planning and evaluating SC programs.
• Provide strategic direction related to DoW Security cooperation guidance.

Skills

Oral and written communication skills

Computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, database management)

Education

Master's Degree in Political Science, Public Policy, National security studies or related field

Job description

Overview

LMI is seeking a skilled Policy and Security Cooperation (SC) Advisor at a customer site in the Washington, DC area. The successful candidate will demonstrate competency in project execution, leadership, critical thinking, and relationship management while upholding the highest standard of ethical behavior. This position requires presence at the Pentagon 3‑4 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the OSW Policy representative for DoW's IT system for planning and evaluating SC programs, referred to as Socium, development.
• Represent OSW Policy DASW Security Cooperation with requirements gathering and user access requests as needed.
• Participate in weekly meetings to discuss requirements, implementation, and sprint cycle updates.
• Provide strategic direction and requirements as they relate to DoW Security cooperation guidance and priorities.
• Support communication and coordination between OSW Policy and the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) on other emergent SC policy or program issues.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Political Science, Public Policy, National security studies or related field.
• 3 years of security cooperation experience or comparable experience supporting an OSW level organization.
• Oral and written communication skills to deal effectively with mid and high‑level partner contacts, the host government, and local communities.
• Ability to apply government agency regulations and procedures related to controlled unclassified information and foreign disclosure to daily work requirements.
• Excellent computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheet programs and database management.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. LMI will consider only applicants with current security clearances.
• For this position, a SECRET clearance is required. US citizens only.

Target Salary Range: $100,000–$135,000

Disclaimer: The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation. Individual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to location, internal equity, business considerations, client contract requirements, and candidate qualifications such as education, experience, skills, and security clearances.