Senior International Engagement Analyst - Science and Technology

Saic; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC seeks a Senior International Engagement Analyst to support the Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Science and Technology. The candidate will plan and execute meetings with international counterparts, draft reports, and coordinate logistics for international engagements.

Travel (CONUS/OCONUS) may be required. 100% on-site at the Mark Center, Alexandria. Requires TS/SCI clearance and US citizenship. Competitive salary with a strong emphasis on diplomacy and defense cooperation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in international relations, communications, or political science; 10+ years experience (3+ in international armament cooperation).
• Master's degree preferred; 8+ years total experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute meetings between U.S. officials and international counterparts.
• Coordinate logistics including access to installations, clearances, and foreign visit requests.
• Draft agendas, read-ahead materials, and comprehensive meeting minutes and reports.
• Write country papers and one-pagers on S&T priorities and cooperative activities.
• Track international agreements and engagements for senior leadership.
• Serve as an action officer for designated geographic areas.
• Coordinate international travel and security clearances for engagements.
• Prepare briefing materials and provide recommendations to leadership.

Skills

IR knowledge

Organized

Communication

Team player

Travel protocols

Event coordination

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's in international relations/communications/political science

Master's preferred

Tools

Clearance TS/SCI

Job description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Senior International Engagement Analyst to support the Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Science and Technology within the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research & Engineering (OUSW(R&E)). In this fast-paced environment, the ideal candidate will be involved in planning and executing meetings between senior U.S. officials and their international counterparts, drafting reports and read-ahead materials, coordinating logistics for international engagements, and maintaining situational awareness of cooperative activities.

This position is 100% on-site at the Mark Center, Alexandria. Some travel, both CONUS and OCONUS, may be required.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Meeting Coordination:

• Plan and execute meetings and events between senior U.S. officials and their international counterparts.
• Coordinate logistics such as access to military installations, clearances, and foreign visit requests.
• Draft and prepare agendas, read-ahead materials (e.g., background briefings, issue papers), and comprehensive meeting minutes and reports.

Country and Program Analysis:

• Write and maintain OUSW(R&E) country-specific products, including comprehensive country papers and one-pagers, focusing on S&T priorities, defense organizational structures, and cooperative activities.
• Track and assess international agreements and engagements between OUSW(R&E) senior leadership and specific countries.

Action Officer Support:

• Serve as an action officer for assigned geographic areas of responsibility, liaising with Office of the Secretary of War Components, Services, and OUSW(R&E) Field Activities to ensure action completion between major engagements.

Travel Coordination:

• Work with OUSW(R&E) travel planners to organize international travel and coordinate necessary country and security clearances for international engagements.

Support to Senior Leadership:

• Assist in preparing briefing materials and providing recommendations to senior leadership on international cooperative activities and agreements.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in international relations, communications, or political science (preferred). Must have a minimum of ten (10) years or more experience, three (3) of which should be related directly related to international armament cooperation. Master's and eight (8) years or more experience.
• Active Top Secret clearance; Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance.
• US citizenship.
• Strong International Relations Knowledge: Familiar with international defense cooperation, particularly within the framework of TTCP and NATO, and adept at navigating governmental and defense organizational structures.
• Highly Organized and Detail-Oriented: Capable of managing multiple international engagements, tracking actions, and ensuring timely completion of tasks with precision.
• Exceptional Communication Skills: Able to draft detailed reports, briefings, and meeting summaries, as well as convey complex technical and policy information clearly to both U.S. and international stakeholders.
• Collaborative Team Player: Comfortable working with technical experts, government personnel, and international counterparts, fostering partnerships across organizations.
• Adaptability and Problem-Solving: Able to address challenges in international cooperation, navigate cultural and regulatory differences, and propose effective solutions.
• Event and Meeting Coordination: Skilled in organizing and executing high-level meetings, ensuring logistical arrangements, clearances, and documentation are handled efficiently.
• Familiarity with International Travel Protocols: Experience with coordinating foreign visit requests, travel logistics, and security clearances for international engagements.

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.