Strategic International Partnerships Lead

QinetiQ US (formerly Avantus Federal); Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

QinetiQ US in Chantilly, VA seeks an International Cooperation Subject Matter Expert to support the Director of International Engagements. The role guides international partners across DoD/DoW programs, drafting bilateral and multilateral documents to enable rapid fielding of advanced capabilities.

Travel up to 25% (OCONUS/CONUS); TS/SCI clearance required; Bachelor’s degree with 15+ years in international cooperation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in International Relations, Business, or Law.
• 15 years of experience with 10 years in International Cooperation/Relations within DoD/DoW or relevant work history.
• Familiar with DoD I 5530.03 - International Agreements.
• TS/SCI Clearance; #qinetiqclearedjob
• 25% travel (OCONUS/CONUS)

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise in international/cooperative agreements, MOUs/MOAs, and project arrangements for DoD/DoW programs with foreign partners.
• Interact with Service or Defense Agency Program Offices and other OSD offices to develop project agreements across domains.
• Draft and advise on Bilateral Security Agreements, Project Arrangements, Industrial Security Agreements, Export Authorizations, and Procurement contracts for foreign contractors.
• Schedule industry days and coordinate with vendors to develop performance statements and operations concepts for international cooperation agreements.
• Support multi‑disciplinary, multi‑agency teams across CONUS and OCONUS sites; lead development of acquisition products for transition milestones.
• Oversee development of MOUs, EMTAs, SOWs, and Project Outlines; liaise with USD R&E and international law/policy frameworks.
• Engage with partners on AUKUS Pillar 1/2 and International Cooperation law; perform special projects as needed.

Skills

Intl cooperation

DOE/DoD liaison

Contract negotiation

Document drafting

Cross‑agency coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Intl Relations/Business/Law

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

QinetiQ US in Chantilly, VA seeks an International Cooperation Subject Matter Expert to support the Director of International Engagements. The role guides international partners across DoD/DoW programs, drafting bilateral and multilateral documents to enable rapid fielding of advanced capabilities.

Travel up to 25% (OCONUS/CONUS); TS/SCI clearance required; Bachelor’s degree with 15+ years in international cooperation.