SAF/IA Country Director Support Singapore

Overview

Position Title: SAF/IA Country Director Support (Singapore) - Sign on Bonus!

Location: Arlington, VA

Category: Contingent

Schedule (FT/PT): FT

Travel Required: Ability to travel CONUS/OCONUS

Shift: Day

Remote Type: On-site

Clearance required: Secret

Division: Security Cooperation

Who is ACT1 Federal? ACT1 Federal LLC is a 100% employee-owned company. We\'ve served the Department of Defense (DoD) for nearly thirty years. Our core missions include weapon systems engineering, logistics, space domain expertise, global defense and security, business and financial management for security assistance and major defense articles, as well as military training and arctic security. Join us!

Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.

Description

ACT1 Federal is currently seeking an experienced SAF/IA Country Director Support Specialist to support the SAF/IA Indo-Pacific/Singapore Country Director. The ideal candidate will be able to multitask, be organized, possess strong business acumen, and be effective at task management with the ability to work under pressure.

The mission of SAF/IA is to create, advocate, and facilitate Department of Defense (DoD) and Air Force policies and programs to support United States (US) national security objectives. SAF/IA seeks someone to provide advisory and assistance support (A&AS) to the Office of the Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force, International Affairs (SAF/IA), International Affairs Regional Affairs Directorate, Indo-Pacific Division (SAF/IARP) to support the sale of F-16V aircraft to, and upgrade of legacy F-16 aircraft for, the Republic of Singapore.

Responsibilities

• Provide total Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Life Cycle Management for U.S. implementing agencies and international customers, including pre-LOR requirements development, selection of defense articles, training and services, and requests for price and availability (P&A)
• Provide case development guidance and support for policy waivers, technical releasability, site surveys, manpower estimates, and LOA transparency and pricing requests
• Functional support for managing requirements and reporting for LOA and FMS cases for the Republic of Singapore
• Provide personnel with program, weapons system operational, maintenance and/or logistics support expertise tied to partner nation purchases
• Analyze existing US military and host nation defense and capability requirements; identify/assess alternative sustainment and enhancement strategies; provide recommendations
• Ensure up-to-date information in the SAF/IA partner capabilities database for assigned programs, countries, or regions
• Assist and support the SAF/IA Country Director for the Republic of Singapore with program management, monitoring training, exercises, personnel exchanges, security assistance programs, FMS key leader engagements, and coordination across the DoD on policy, FMS, and security cooperation
• Assist and support the SAF/IA Country Director in defining, tracking, analyzing, reporting, and advising on major aspects of current and future FMS programs with the Government of Singapore
• Assist and support offices implementing the Republic of Singapore FMS programs, including USAF FMS services procured under LOAs
• Provide input to USAF Security Cooperation stakeholders for action and response regarding Singapore
• Develop a key essential personnel contact list for US interagency and RSAF/ Singapore partners
• Assist and support briefings, point papers, and background information related to Singapore Security Cooperation for senior leadership
• Coordinate with SAF/IA leadership, AF SAC, AFSAT, industry product centers, and program managers to monitor Singapore FMS programs
• Coordinate with OSD, DoS, and the Government of Singapore to ensure oversight and stability of Singapore\'s FMS programs
• Analyze RSAF training/construction/weapons/capability areas and assess life cycle interoperability and product support impacts
• Prior experience with FMS/security cooperation/systems/capabilities and Singapore familiarity is desired but not required

Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

• Build strong working relationships with management, support organizations, stakeholders, and peers through timely, consistent, transparent, and effective communication
• Plan, organize, and manage complex FMS projects simultaneously while providing innovative and executable options to resolve challenging programmatic issues
• Utilize program management tools, spreadsheets, databases, and the Microsoft Office Suite to manage and communicate FMS status
• Remain responsive and flexible to organizational and program changes
• Solid oral and written communication skills

Requirements

• A bachelor\'s degree required; emphasis in International Affairs or Security Cooperation is desired
• Active Secret Clearance required
• 3+ years\' experience with demonstrated effectiveness in mission areas including USAF LOA Development and Execution Management and/or SAF/IA Country Desk Officer experience; experience with DSCA, USAF weapon systems, and Security Cooperation
• Knowledge of FMS case programming, security cooperation programs, building partner capability programs, and the Republic of Singapore
• US DoD staff experience in a military or civilian capacity
• Professional Military Education through the Intermediate Developmental (O-4) level
• Understanding of USAF roles and missions; security cooperation, international affairs, and foreign military sales processes and players
• Knowledge of SAF/IA\'s role in US Government and international security cooperation community
• Experience implementing DoD acquisition policies, laws, regulations, and guidance to implement FMS LOAs; knowledge of DODI and related policies

Desired

• ITAR and US Government National Disclosure Policy (NDP)
• Industry relationships to the FMS process
• Demonstrated success in FMS Case development, programming and implementation
• Fluency or proficiency in Mandarin

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• ACT1 Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401K with employer match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Military Leave
• Education, Training & Professional Development
• Voluntary Accidental Injury/Critical Illness/Hospital Care
• Voluntary Pet Insurance, Legal Resources, and Identity Protection

Note: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law.

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