International Policy Analyst

Position description

WWC Global, an operating firm of Command Holdings, is seeking multiple International Policy Analysts to serve on a contract supporting the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD R&E).

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Planning and executing meetings and events between senior U.S. officials and their international counterparts.  Support includes:  coordinating logistics (e.g., requesting access to military installations, coordinating clearances and foreign visit requests, foreign visitor access to the Pentagon, etc.) for meeting delegate(s); preparing agendas; drafting read-ahead information (e.g., background briefings, issue papers, decisions papers, etc.); and drafting comprehensive meeting minutes and reports.
• Providing support liaising with the appropriate counterparts in the OSD Components and Services.
• Coordinating with country-specific action officers to ensure actions are completed between major engagement meetings; and coordinate with the appropriate technical personnel within OUSD(R&E), including OUSD(R&E) Field Activities (e.g., MDA and DARPA) to complete outstanding actions between major engagement meetings.
• Maintaining situational awareness of S&T cooperative activities in assigned geographical areas of responsibility, and liaising with technical subject matter experts within OUSD(R&E) and OUSD(R&E) Field Activities, as well as counterparts in the Services and OSD Components.
• Liaising with the OUSD(A&S) International Cooperation Office to develop or staff Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs), Project Arrangements/Agreements, Equipment and Material Transfer Arrangements (E&MTAs), Working Group Terms of Reference (TOR), and OUSD(R&E) assessment of proposed international armaments cooperative agreements.
• Assisting with coordinating foreign disclosure approvals for OUSD(R&E) products, and assisting OUSD(R&E) or Service representatives in requesting foreign disclosure one-time authorizations to exchange information on OUSD(R&E) led initiatives and providing recommendations on appropriate mechanisms to support information exchange.
• Conducting data extraction and analysis from the International Agreements Data Base in response to enquiries regarding specific country activities or on technical topics.
• Working with OUSD(R&E) travel planners to set up international travel and coordinate appropriate country/security clearances for major OUSD(R&E) international engagements, as needed.  

Multiple positions may be hired from this announcement.

Work Environment:

• Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone and printers) and /or occasional Loud noise (airfield, large equipment).

• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to sit, stand, talk, and hear.
• Employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to operate a computer.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel:

• 0-10% / Minimal travel expected: offsites, meetings, training, a conference.

WWC Global, an operating firm of Command Holdings, a Pequot company, is a tribally-owned firm providing management consulting services to U.S. government agencies.

Pursuant to PL 93-638, as amended, preference will be given to qualified Native Americans and spouses in all phases of employment.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in international relations, communications, political science, or similar.
• Five (5) years of experience in International Policy within the Department of Defense or similar.
• Active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain SCI access.
• Demonstrated experience writing country focused products including but not limited to in-depth country studies or “one-pagers.”
• Working knowledge of foreign disclosure agreements and facilitating meetings between senior US Officials and international counterparts.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.
• Professional proficiency in English is required.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. WWC Global will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI Security Clearance.
• Direct experience working with Science and Technology agreements between the US and other countries.
• Direct experience working within the OUSD R&E.

Benefits

WWC Global offers a competitive benefits plan including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance

Eligibility requirements apply.

Application instructions

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