Description
Description
SAIC is seeking a Senior International Engagement Analyst to support the International Outreach & Cooperation Directorate within the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research & Engineering (OUSW(R&E)). In this fast-paced environment, the ideal candidate will be involved in planning and executing meetings between senior U.S. officials and their international counterparts, drafting reports and read-ahead materials, coordinating logistics for international engagements, and maintaining situational awareness of cooperative activities.
This position is 100% on-site at the Mark Center, Alexandria. Some travel, both CONUS and OCONUS, may be required.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Meeting Coordination:
- Plan and execute meetings and events between senior U.S. officials and their international counterparts.
- Coordinate logistics such as access to military installations, clearances, and foreign visit requests.
- Draft and prepare agendas, read-ahead materials (e.g., background briefings, issue papers), and comprehensive meeting minutes and reports.
Country and Program Analysis:
- Write and maintain OUSW(R&E) country-specific products, including comprehensive country papers and one-pagers, focusing on S&T priorities, defense organizational structures, and cooperative activities.
- Track and assess international agreements and engagements between OUSW(R&E) senior leadership and specific countries.
Action Officer Support:
- Serve as an action officer for assigned geographic areas of responsibility, liaising with Office of the Secretary of War Components, Services, and OUSW(R&E) Field Activities to ensure action completion between major engagements.
Travel Coordination:
- Work with OUSW(R&E) travel planners to organize international travel and coordinate necessary country and security clearances for international engagements.
Support to Senior Leadership:
- Assist in preparing briefing materials and providing recommendations to senior leadership on international cooperative activities and agreements.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in international relations, communications, or political science (preferred). Must have a minimum of ten (10) years or more experience, three (3) of which should be related directly related to international armament cooperation. Master's and eight (8) years or more experience.
- Active Top Secret clearance. Must have ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance.
- US Citizenship.
- Strong International Relations Knowledge: Familiar with international defense cooperation, particularly within the framework of TTCP and NATO, and adept at navigating governmental and defense organizational structures.
- Highly Organized and Detail-Oriented: Capable of managing multiple international engagements, tracking actions, and ensuring timely completion of tasks with precision.
- Exceptional Communication Skills: Able to draft detailed reports, briefings, and meeting summaries, as well as convey complex technical and policy information clearly to both U.S. and international stakeholders.
- Collaborative Team Player: Comfortable working with technical experts, government personnel, and international counterparts, fostering partnerships across organizations.
- Adaptability and Problem-Solving: Able to address challenges in international cooperation, navigate cultural and regulatory differences, and propose effective solutions.
- Event and Meeting Coordination: Skilled in organizing and executing high-level meetings, ensuring logistical arrangements, clearances, and documentation are handled efficiently.
- Familiarity with International Travel Protocols: Experience with coordinating foreign visit requests, travel logistics, and security clearances for international engagements.
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