Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction, and management support for the International and Policy Directorate.
• Develop performance plans, rate employees, conduct interviews, manage reassignments, and administer disciplinary actions.
• Identify developmental and training needs of employees and provide or arrange for necessary development and training.
• Strategically address issues and implement plans for major international operational defense programs.
• Manage the overall contract performance for assigned programs.
• Advise on policy and problem resolution for International Security and Security Assistance FMS programs.
• Independently review, process, and formulate programmatic products.
• Communicate effectively (orally and in writing) on complex financial topics; demonstrate strong interpersonal, organizational, teamwork, and presentation skills.
• Advise on U.S. foreign policy, national security policy-making, and the application of political-military principles in partner relationships.
• Interpret international politics, differentiating between U.S. and international strategies.
• Advise on intra- and inter-agency operating procedures, technology transfer, export control policy, and treaty obligations related to Allied involvement in weapons systems, including technology security considerations.
• Think critically, perform analysis, and communicate effectively (written and spoken).
• Work effectively with government entities such as OSD, Joint Staff, Military Departments (AA), and other stakeholders to achieve organizational goals.
• Communicate effectively (orally and in writing) at an academic level and deliver convincing briefings to internal and external organizations.
• Organize work, develop and schedule taskings, and conduct academic-level studies and analyses.

Required Experience/Clearance

• 15+ years of direct experience in international and policy planning.
• 5+ years of experience in security assistance policy and execution activities, including FMS related to complex weapon systems.
• Proven ability to lead and manage teams.
• Experience in developing and managing budgets.
• Experience working with government entities and stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Active Secret clearance required.