Security Cooperation Strategist – FMS & Policy

Naval Systems, Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Naval Systems, Inc. in Arlington, VA seeks an Associate Security Cooperation Specialist to support the DASA D&C. This role acts as a responsible Army staff officer for a portfolio of partner nations, handling the FMS lifecycle and broader security cooperation activities with independence and teamwork.

The position requires a Master’s degree (or a Bachelor’s with 8+ years of experience), U.S. citizenship, and a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 4+ years of direct experience managing FMS cases or security cooperation programs.
• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of direct, professional experience in managing FMS cases or security cooperation programs.
• Experience preparing and staffing complex FMS actions (e.g., 36(b)s, waivers) in a DoD environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft, coordinate, and provide recommendations on FMS business strategies and campaign plans.
• Lead the review, processing, and coordination of all security cooperation actions for an assigned country portfolio.
• Interpret and apply regulations to portfolio actions, identifying gaps and recommending improvements.
• Provide analytical support for programs like End Use Monitoring (EUM) and Building Partner Capacity (BPC).
• Prepare trip books, information papers, and briefings for GO/SES meetings with foreign counterparts and industry leaders.

Skills

FMS lifecycle

Interagency coordination

Policy analysis

Staff actions

Briefings

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Naval Systems, Inc. in Arlington, VA seeks an Associate Security Cooperation Specialist to support the DASA D&C. This role acts as a responsible Army staff officer for a portfolio of partner nations, handling the FMS lifecycle and broader security cooperation activities with independence and teamwork.

The position requires a Master’s degree (or a Bachelor’s with 8+ years of experience), U.S. citizenship, and a Secret clearance.