SAF/IA Country Director Support Singapore

Overview

Position Title: SAF/IA Country Director Support (Singapore)

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

Contingent upon contract award

Responsibilities

• Provide total Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Life Cycle Management for U.S. implementing agencies and international customers to include 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 for systems purchased by the Partner Nation.
• Analyze existing US military and host nation defense and capability requirements; identify/assess alternative sustainment and enhancement strategies; provide recommendations and assist in defining requirements for future programs.
• 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 of training, exercises, personnel exchanges, security assistance programs, and FMS key leader engagements; coordinate 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 the SAF/IA Country Director in providing support to offices implementing the Republic of Singapore FMS programs, including USAF FMS services procured under LOAs.
• Provide input to USAF Security Cooperation Enterprise stakeholders to action and respond to Republic of Singapore and Government of Singapore/Ministry of Defense needs.
• Develop a key essential personnel contact list with names and contact information for US interagency and RSAF, Singapore Embassy, and Singapore Acquisition personnel involved in aviation FMS case development and execution.
• Assist and support the SAF/IA Country Director with briefings, point papers, background information, political-military analysis and other documentation related to Singapore Security Cooperation for senior leadership.
• Coordinate with SAF/IA leadership, AFSAC, AFSAT, industry product centers, and acquisition program managers (US and Singapore) to provide policy and monitor the status and direction of all Singapore FMS programs.
• Coordinate with OSD, DoS, and Singapore to ensure oversight and stability of Singapore's FMS programs.
• Analyze and track RSAF training/construction/weapons/defense capabilities acquired through FMS and DCS channels and assess life cycle interoperability and product support impacts.
• Prior experience with FMS/security cooperation/systems/capabilities related to Singapore and/or regional language/culture 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, providing innovative and executable options to resolve challenging programmatic issues.
• Utilize program management tools, spreadsheets, databases, and the Microsoft Office Suite to communicate FMS programmatic status.
• Remain responsive and flexible to organizational and program changes.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; emphasis in International Affairs or Security Cooperation desired.
• Active Secret Clearance required.
• 4+ years of experience performing DAF Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case development, programming, and implementation with knowledge of DoD acquisition policies, laws, regulations, and guidance. Singapore or Asia-Pacific FMS experience highly desired.
• Knowledge of FMS case programming, security cooperation programs, and building partner capability programs (Singapore).
• U.S. DoD staff experience in a military or civilian capacity.
• Professional Military Education through the Intermediate Developmental (O-4) level.
• Knowledge of USAF roles and missions and general understanding of security cooperation, international affairs, and FMS processes, legislation, and players.
• Knowledge of SAF/IA’s role in US Government and international security cooperation community.
• Understanding of applicable DoD and USAF directives and policies related to security cooperation and FMS.

Desired

• ITAR and US Government National Disclosure Policy (NDP).
• Industry relationships to the FMS process.
• 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

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration. If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you may periodically work from an ACT1 Federal or client site facility. If onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person as needed.

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

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