International Acquisition and Engagements Specialist

International Acquisition and Engagements Specialist:

Bowhead is seeking an International Acquisition and Engagements Specialist for an upcoming effort in the Fort Meade, MD area. This is a key position supporting the International Acquisitions and Engagements Branch, providing analytical, operational, and technical services for the planning and execution of the Government’s international acquisition activities in support of DISA.

• Coordinate pre-engagement, day-of logistics, and post-engagement activity for DISA international partner forums and foreign official visits to DISA HQ.
• Adhere to all applicable DoD and DISA policies, including ITAR and Foreign Disclosure approval requirements.
• Monitor and analyze activities of international organizations to identify strategic engagement opportunities for DISA.
• Record meeting minutes, noting all decisions and action items for Agency International Engagements, International Acquisition review and planning meetings.
• Track the progress of all action items and report any delays to appropriate Government personnel.
• Maintain and update the agency database of international visits information and relevant international affairs information via designated portal.
• Maintain an organized record of all meeting materials (agendas, presentations, minutes, etc.) within the designated site.
• Prepare quarterly and annual reports on the Agency’s international activities, both internal and external to DISA HQ.
• Conduct monthly audits to recommend compliance improvements for DISA’s international acquisition activities.
• Archive materials in accordance with DISA’s records management policies.

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• At least three (3) years of experience in Program and Financial Management with cost, schedule, and performance responsibilities.
• Familiarity with International Acquisition, Security Assistance, and/or Security Cooperation.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite or equivalent applications.
• One of the following certifications:
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Program Management Professional (PgMP)
  • Program Management Security Cooperation Workforce Level II

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for this contract.

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