Security Cooperation Program Analyst

Apogee Engineering; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Program Analyst to provide expertise in international affairs and national security policy. This full-time role involves supporting the Army's Security Assistance programs, ensuring compliance with export control policies, and facilitating effective communication across diverse teams. The position requires extensive experience in Foreign Military Sales and security assistance, with a strong focus on policy development and communication skills. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to enhancing the Army's capabilities and fostering international partnerships. If you have a passion for national security and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 16 years of relevant experience with 10 years in security assistance support.
• Strong writing and policy development skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Draft and coordinate export control policies for FMS and DCS cases.
• Conduct oversight of technology transfer and disclosure matters.

Skills

Research Skills

Writing Skills

Policy Development

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

ITAR Documentation

Export Control Policies

Defense Security Cooperation Agency Guidelines

Job description

Overview

Apogee is looking for a talented Senior Program Analyst to support the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Defense Exports and Cooperation (DASA DE&C). This high-impact position will provide subject matter expertise in international affairs, national security policy, and/or Foreign Military Sales (FMS). DASA DE&C’s mission is to manage the US Army’s Security Assistance and Armaments Cooperation programs that engage allies and partners across the full spectrum of Army acquisition to achieve force dominance.

This is a full-time opportunity in Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to draft, coordinate, and make recommendations on export control policies and procedures regarding initiatives or approved programs as they apply to FMS and Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) cases and other initiatives or approved programs.
• Review and make recommendations concerning policies, objectives and implementing procedures pertaining to Security Assistance (SA) initiatives, with a focus on these programs that relate to the Army’s modernization priorities.
• Review, provide input to, and comment on Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), OSD and Joint Actions which have security cooperation and technology transfer implications.
• Conduct oversight with respect to the review, analysis and initiation of technology transfer and disclosure matters to support the Army, Army acquisition programs and industrial base, our friends and allies; and integrate FMS, DCS, and OMA initiatives with the Army and DoD.
• Provide management and administrative support necessary to assist DASA DEC in the management of international technology transfer documentation to include ITAR exemptions, export policy statements, ENDP determinations, associated Records of Actions (RAs), other releasability determinations/guidance, Delegation of Disclosure Letters (DDLs), and other applicable FMS and acquisition program related export documents.
• Support the Director, Partner Relationship Management with daily responsibility for reviewing, staffing, and coordinating the implementation of approved programs in accordance with established policies and procedures. Advise the DASA DEC and Director, Partner Relationship Management on all facets of program execution to enhance the overall effectiveness.
• Compile and reproduce policy documents to be used for training materials and conduct training to remediate identified deficiencies in, and make improvements to, the Army FMS and Security Assistance (SA) Programs process implementation and compliance with DoD and Army guidelines.
• Assist with the development and staffing of Army positions on security cooperation issues, coordinating with the G3, G4, G2, G8, Secretariat offices, DoD agencies, and other Military Deputies.
• Review, interpret, and provide recommended changes to policies and implement procedures governing the integration and execution of approved security cooperation programs.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen.
Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
Education: High School Diploma.
Years of Experience: 16 years of relevant experience, including at least 10 years of uniformed service providing security assistance support.

Additional Experience:

• Knowledgeable on:
• Foreign Military Sales (FMS) process.
• Security assistance policies and laws and be knowledgeable in the laws and policies that govern export controls and technology transfer.
• DoD, DoD Directive 5230-series, and Army regulations relevant to international affairs and/or national security policy.

• Ability to perform intensive research and strong writing and policy development skills.
• Effective, efficient written and oral communication skills.
• Self-motivated, detail oriented, responsible team player able to work independently with minimal daily direction.
• Ability to work and interact with technically and organizationally diverse personnel.
• Open to occasional travel.

Preferred Qualifications:
Education and Years of Experience: Bachelor’s degree with 10 years of relevant experience, including at least 4 years of experience in international affairs and/or national security policy.

Additional Information:
Location: Arlington, VA.
On-site/Hybrid/Remote: Onsite.
Travel: 10%.