Senior Foreign Disclosure Representative

NSS; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NSS in Washington, DC seeks a Foreign Disclosure Representative to support FDOs and advise on foreign disclosure policies affecting DoD and allied intelligence sharing. You will prepare briefs, analyze policy, and coordinate across DoD/IC stakeholders to advance national security goals.

The role requires a TS/SCI clearance, a political science degree, and substantial experience in DoD foreign disclosure processes across high-trust environments.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science or a related field.
• Ten years DoD experience preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of national and IC policies and procedures.
• Five years foreign disclosure-related activities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advisor on foreign disclosure policy and intelligence relations for USG officials.
• Advise on foreign disclosure matters for national and departmental planning.
• Assess and propose plans involving DoD foreign disclosure and sharing policies.
• Prepare staff packages and briefing materials for USG coordination.
• Serve as primary POC for ExecSec support to MIDPC.
• Manage processing of requests for exceptions to policy for MIDPEC members.
• Maintain records of disclosure/release requests under USD(I&S).

Skills

TS/SCI Clearance

Policy & Compliance

Foreign Disclosure

Cross-Agency Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Political Science or related field

Job description

• Washington, DC

TS/SCI required

This is an exciting career opportunity in the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence,Intelligence and Security Branch, (OUSDI(I&S) working within the Commonwealth & Partner EngagementDirectorate (C&PE). Our contract support team is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as the ForeignDisclosure Representative providing support to Foreign Disclosure Officers (FDOs) in executing official duties in support of allied relationships around the world. Individuals in this position play a supporting role to the foreign relationship mission of the C&PE, with a specific focus on foreign disclosure assessments, processes and functionary requirements. This involves working disclosure issues at the OSD and foreign defense ministries level to further the advancement of security partner nation relationships. Individual pursuing this position must be comfortable with fast-paced, ambiguous, and unstructured operating environments

Primary Duties

Advisor and subject matter expert serving USG officials in issues related to foreign disclosure policy and intelligence relations

Advise on foreign disclosure matters for inclusion in national and departmental planning and policy documents.

Assess and construct recommendations concerning plans and strategies involving DoD foreign disclosure and intelligence sharing policies and procedures.

Prepares staff packages, briefings, papers, read-ahead materials, and other correspondence for coordination and signature by USG officials.

Prepare documentation or handle administrative needs for USG officials attending working groups of other forums related to foreign disclosure and intelligence sharing policy.

Primary POC for administrative support to the Executive Secretariat (ExecSec) of the Military IntelligenceDisclosure Policy Committee (MIDPC)

Manage the processing, and staffing of requests for exceptions to policy for the MIDPEC committee members for further process, assessment and coordination.

Assess requests and make recommendations to the FDO

Maintain records of requests for disclosure/release of classified and controlled unclassified information under the authority of the USD(I&S).

Required Qualifications and Education

Active TS/SCI Security Clearance

Bachelor’s degree in a Political Science or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

10 years DOD – required

10 years of demonstrated knowledge of national, IC policies, processes, and procedures - required

5 years Foreign Disclosure related activities of positions – required

Demonstrated knowledge in foreign disclosure policies, foreign disclosure procedures, and foreign intelligence relationships.

Demonstrated experience in developing or making foreign disclosure decisions.

Demonstrated knowledge and experience coordinating across large stakeholder communities and specifically across the DoD and IC.