Sigmatech, Inc. is seeking an international affairs SME to support the administration and management of Service-level security cooperation programs, policies, strategies, plans, and guidance to global defense posture planning at its customer site in Arlington, VA.? This position will support the USSF/S5P Global Partnership Directorate of the HQ US Space Force staff.
Responsibilities:
Candidate will support the Global Partnership Directorate and International Affairs Program section to help:
Coordinate and synchronize USSF regional priorities and activities with Allies and Partners across pol-mil stakeholders in multiple Combatant Command Areas of Responsibility.
Plan and conduct Industry, Civil, and Military engagements with international Allies and Partners.
Support S5/8s execution of Key Leader Engagements, Space Working Groups, Space Chiefs Forum, Combined Space Operations Forums, and similar engagements.
Ensure Service-specific security cooperation policies are consistent with DoD and DAF security cooperation policies
Provide Service-specific representation to international space policy fora (i.e. Combined Space Operations organization, NATO, UN).
Coordinate with foreign embassies/attaches on Service-specific issues.
Coordinate International Military Education and Training requests through Assessment, Monitoring, and Evaluation.
Serve as Service proponent for security cooperation to ensure that Space Force SC personnel have the requisite skills, training, resources, and capabilities to support security cooperation priorities.
Support the professionalization of the Regional Space Advisor population. Develop Service-specific strategy, doctrine, training, education, and proficiency standards for Security Cooperation work force capabilities as required.
Oversee and coordinate Service-specific global defense posture policy and plans, and review all Global Defense Posture issues.
Administer Service-specific components of Department of State Security Assistance programs as directed by SAF/IA.
Promulgate Security Cooperation (SC) policy; conduct Assessment, Monitoring, and Evaluation, and inform SC workforce management.
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Required Skills:
TS Clearance with SCI eligibility
Familiarity with international agreements and comfortable working with international partners
Familiarity with DoD interaction in the international arena to include coordination with embassies and foreign attachs
Preferred Skills:
Pentagon knowledge and understanding of Pentagon organizations
Embassy or attach experience
Knowledge and familiarity with current Defense Department efforts in space
Staff experience supporting DoD agencies within the past 3 years
Familiarity with TMT and/or or other HQ staffing tools
Required Education:
Bachelors Degree mandatory plus 10 years of experience in International Affairs or Operations, Policy or Planning field related to Space Defense
Preferred Experience:
Masters Degree focused in international affairs, foreign policy, or a related field
15 years' experience supporting OSD, Service HQ or DoD Agency or IC staffs
Recognized DOD Security Cooperation work force credentials
The pay range for this position is $175,000 to $205, 000 annually depending on relevant experience, qualifications, and budgeted allocation.
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