Description
Overview
Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.
The Joint, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Interagency Division provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and international markets. JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues.
SPA provides critical decision support to enabling and executing a strategy of technological superiority and enabling the delivery and sustainment of secure, resilient, and preeminent capabilities to the warfighter quickly and cost effectively. Our team of experienced military, technical, and operations research analysts is skilled in evaluating military problems, identifying the driving factors, devising innovative approaches, collecting applicable data, developing necessary software tools, and performing thorough and timely assessments to inform technology and acquisition governance decisions to ensure U.S. military forces retain military superiority in the future.
We have an immediate need for an International Cooperation Lead to provide onsite support out of Arlington, VA.
Responsibilities
SPA seeks an International Cooperation Lead to assist DARPA in research and analysis to inform foreign policy programs and initiatives. This position includes the application of advanced consulting skills, extensive technical expertise, and comprehensive industry knowledge. The candidate will participate in the development of innovative solutions to complex problems and mentorship of junior team members. Will apply diplomacy and engage in international governance dialogues of strategic interest to R&D and S&T environments. Assist in the coordination, planning, and execution of foreign government visits and engagements.
Qualifications
Required:
- Master's degree in international relations or similar field
- 10 years of experience supporting DoW international armaments cooperation arena in a science and technology (S&T) and research, development, test and evaluation (RDT&E) organization of similar size and scale as DARPA
- Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
- Experience with DoW International Agreements (IAs) for RDT&E to include interfacing and coordination with DoW stakeholders such as OUSD (R&E), OUSD (A&S), DTSA, U.S. State Department, and military departments
- Knowledge in military RDT&E practices within the DoW to include required security documentation such as Technical Assistance Agreements, export licenses, ITAR control, and classification markings
- Experience with DoW IAs including high-visibility interfacing and coordination with DoW Stakeholders (such as OUSD (R&E)) and international partners
- Knowledge in export license, ITAR controls, IAC DoW policies, and Directives
- Ability to work in a global environment; ability to do foreign travel
Desired:
- DARPA experience
Qualifications
Required:
- Master's degree in international relations or similar field
- 10 years of experience supporting DoW international armaments cooperation arena in a science and technology (S&T) and research, development, test and evaluation (RDT&E) organization of similar size and scale as DARPA
- Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
- Experience with DoW International Agreements (IAs) for RDT&E to include interfacing and coordination with DoW stakeholders such as OUSD (R&E), OUSD (A&S), DTSA, U.S. State Department, and military departments
- Knowledge in military RDT&E practices within the DoW to include required security documentation such as Technical Assistance Agreements, export licenses, ITAR control, and classification markings
- Experience with DoW IAs including high-visibility interfacing and coordination with DoW Stakeholders (such as OUSD (R&E)) and international partners
- Knowledge in export license, ITAR controls, IAC DoW policies, and Directives
- Ability to work in a global environment; ability to do foreign travel
Desired:
- DARPA experience
Responsibilities
SPA seeks an International Cooperation Lead to assist DARPA in research and analysis to inform foreign policy programs and initiatives. This position includes the application of advanced consulting skills, extensive technical expertise, and comprehensive industry knowledge. The candidate will participate in the development of innovative solutions to complex problems and mentorship of junior team members. Will apply diplomacy and engage in international governance dialogues of strategic interest to R&D and S&T environments. Assist in the coordination, planning, and execution of foreign government visits and engagements.
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