Strategic Security Cooperation Specialist (FMS)

Naval Systems, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Naval Systems, Inc. seeks an Associate Security Cooperation Specialist to support the DASA DE&C. You will serve as a responsible Army staff officer for an assigned portfolio of partner nations, supporting all aspects of the FMS lifecycle and broader security cooperation activities.

The role requires a Master’s degree and a minimum of four years of direct FMS experience, plus a Secret clearance. You will coordinate across interagency and prepare staff actions for senior review, engaging with

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field and a minimum of four (4) years of direct, professional experience in managing FMS cases or Security Cooperation programs.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and a minimum of eight (8) years of direct, professional experience in managing FMS cases or Security Cooperation programs.

Responsibilities

• Draft, coordinate, and provide recommendations on FMS business strategies and campaign plans, analyzing impacts on Army equities, industrial base, and U.S. foreign policy objectives.
• Lead the review, processing, and coordination of all security cooperation actions for an assigned country portfolio, including 36(b), Co-production MOUs, non-recurring cost recoupments, OT&E waivers, and other allocations.
• Interpret and apply regulations to all portfolio actions, identify gaps in policy, and address technology transfer, disclosure, and export control requirements.
• Provide analytical support for key security cooperation programs (EUM, Building Partner Capacity) and coordinate across ASAE, DSCA, Joint Staff, OSD, and State.
• Prepare trip books, information papers, and briefings for GO/SES meetings and external U.S. Government inquiries.

Skills

Security cooperation

FMS lifecycle

Policy compliance

Interagency coordination

Staff support

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Naval Systems, Inc. seeks an Associate Security Cooperation Specialist to support the DASA DE&C. You will serve as a responsible Army staff officer for an assigned portfolio of partner nations, supporting all aspects of the FMS lifecycle and broader security cooperation activities.

The role requires a Master’s degree and a minimum of four years of direct FMS experience, plus a Secret clearance. You will coordinate across interagency and prepare staff actions for senior review, engaging with