TS/SCI Cleared Global Partnerships Lead

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

Job summary

QinetiQ US is seeking an International Cooperation Subject Matter Expert to support the Director of International Engagements in Chantilly, VA. You will lead with your knowledge and network to establish robust agreements with international partners, including AUKUS, to advance DoD/DoW RDT&E programs.

This role requires clear drafting of MOUs, project arrangements, and security agreements, coordinating with US government offices and industry partners, and traveling CONUS/OCONUS.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise in international/cooperative agreements, MOUs/MOAs and/or project arrangements as they pertain to RDT&E and prototyping efforts with foreign partners, especially for those within AUKUS.
• Interact with Service or Defense Agency Program Offices and other OSD offices in developing project agreements to support a broad range of programs across multiple different domains and technology readiness levels.
• Serve as a focal point of contact to facilitate all administrative items within the agency to draft and provide recommendations on Bilateral Security Agreements, Project Arrangements, Industrial Security Agreements, Export Authorizations, Manufacturing License Agreements, and Procurement contracts awarded to Foreign Contractors.
• Provide routine administrative support to the Director of International Engagements including scheduling industry days, coordinating with vendors to develop performance work statements and concepts of operations.
• Supports multi-disciplinary, multi-agency integrated product teams across CONUS and OCONUS.
• Leads development of acquisition products and materials for milestones and project agreements.
• Oversee collaborative development of requirements and programmatic documents (MOUs, EMTAs, SOWs, Project Outlines).
• Will work closely with USD R&E and be familiar with AUKUS Pillar 1 and 2, and international cooperation policy.

Skills

Clearance

Travel readiness

Strategic coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in International Relations, Business, or Law

Master's degree in international law (preferred)

Tools

DoD 5530 familiarity

Job description

QinetiQ US is seeking an International Cooperation Subject Matter Expert to support the Director of International Engagements in Chantilly, VA. You will lead with your knowledge and network to establish robust agreements with international partners, including AUKUS, to advance DoD/DoW RDT&E programs.

This role requires clear drafting of MOUs, project arrangements, and security agreements, coordinating with US government offices and industry partners, and traveling CONUS/OCONUS.