SAF/IA Foreign Liaison Division Program Management Analyst

ACT1 Federal; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance

401K with employer match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A federal consulting firm in Arlington, VA is seeking a Program Management Analyst to support the USAF foreign liaison program. This role involves assisting in planning engagements and ensuring compliance with international protocols related to over 170 military diplomats. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's in International Affairs and a SECRET clearance, coupled with significant program management experience. Competitive salary range is between $110,000 and $130,000 per year, alongside comprehensive benefits including health insurance, stock ownership, and generous paid leave.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with a desired emphasis in an International Affairs curriculum.
• SECRET Security Clearance required.
• A minimum of five (5) years' experience as a HAF staff action officer.
• Knowledge and understanding of USAF roles and missions.
• Experience planning conference and travel events.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing the USAF foreign liaison program for senior military diplomats.
• Support USG personnel in planning international attaché engagements.
• Arrange accreditation of foreign attachés.

Skills

Program management skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Ability to interact with senior officials

Expertise in Microsoft Office and SharePoint

Education

Bachelor's Degree in International Affairs

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

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Base pay range

$110,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr

Location: Arlington, VA

Category: Funded

Schedule (FT/PT): Full time

Travel Required: Occasional

Shift: Day

Remote Type: N/A

Clearance required: Secret

Division: Intentional Security Cooperation

Description: This position provides advisory and assistance support (A&AS) services to the Office of the Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force, International Affairs (SAF/IA), International Engagements Directorate (SAF/IAN) in its role of supporting the USAF foreign liaison program for 170+ senior military diplomats (international attachés) from over 100 nations who's embassies are located in the National Capitol Region

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assisting in developing and implementing the USAF foreign liaison program for 170+ senior military diplomats from over 100 nations
• Supporting USG personnel in the planning and execution of international attaché engagements that includes:
• Chief of Staff (CSAF) of the Air Force counterpart visits (CPVs) while ensuring international protocols are observed at all events
• CSAF sponsored orientation and cultural tours
• Senior Enlisted Leader International Symposium (SELIS)
• International attaché social and sports events
• Quarterly attaché accreditation ceremonies
• Arranging for accreditation of foreign attachés and perform recurring administrative updates to keep the attaché corps equipped to accomplish their missions
• Providing International Air Attaché administrative support
• Developing business cases for use of Official Representational Funds (ORF) in accordance with governing regulations
• Synchronizing Air Force senior leadership foreign engagement strategies with the US Department of State, USAF MAJCOMs, Geographic Combatant Commands (GCCs), Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), and sister services
• Assisting in preparing meetings and escorting high-level US government and international personnel during international engagements
• Providing input to USAF Security Cooperation Enterprise stakeholders including the US Department of State, Geographic Combatant Commands (GCCs), USAF MAJCOMs, OSD, JCS, and sister services for action and response to Partner Nation Government/Ministry of Defense and Air Force requests
• Preparing briefings, presentations, and discussion material
• Providing Enterprise Task Management Software Solution (EMTS2) support and oversight, assist in preparing correspondence, reports, documents, and task tracking through Tasker completion
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with a desired emphasis in an International Affairs curriculum.
• SECRET Security Clearance
• Strong program management skills
• A minimum of five (5) years' experience with demonstrated effectiveness and success as a HAF staff action officer in either a military, civilian, or contractor role
• Knowledge and general understanding of USAF roles and missions
• Knowledge and understanding of military/international cultures and protocol
• Experience planning conference and travel events
• Experience implementing security cooperation, international affairs, security assistance, foreign military sales (FMS) to include policies, processes, and legislation
• Knowledge and understanding of SAF/IA's role in the US government and international security cooperation community, and the organizations with which SAF/IA works
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to confidently interact with senior DAF and USAF officials, foreign officers, and staff at foreign embassies
• Expertise in Microsoft Office and SharePoint
• Thorough understanding of:
• DODI 1315.20, Military Department Foreign Area Officer Programs
• CJCSI 3126.01, Language and Regional Expertise Planning
• AFPD 16-1, International Affairs
• AFI 16-109, International Affairs Specialist Program; and
• USAF Global Partnership Strategy
  
  

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• ACT1 Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401K with employer match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Military Leave
• Education, Training & Professional Development
• Voluntary Accidental Injury/Critical Illness/Hospital Care
• Voluntary Pet Insurance, Legal Resources, and Identity Protection
  
  

ACT1 Federal's success is due to our employees giving every day in all that we do. We rely on our people's integrity, knowledge, capabilities and drive to move our customers critical missions forward. ACT1, a 100% employee-owned company, offers rewarding careers, competitive compensation and benefits as well as a great culture.

https://act1federal.com/careers/

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law.

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