Weapons Analyst

ACT1 Federal
Arlington, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/12/2024
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/8/2025
Position Title: Weapons Analyst

Company: ACT1 Federal

About ACT1: ACT1 Federal advances our Nation's and Allies' critical missions by taking ACTION! We provide mission operations support, technical services, and innovative solutions by leveraging our talented workforce. By doing so, we are making the world a better, safer, and more productive and inclusive place.

Job Description: The mission of the Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force, International Affairs (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.

Responsibilities:

  • Analyzing existing US military and host nation's problems, identify/assess alternative sustainment and enhancement strategies, provide recommendations, and assist in defining requirements for future programs
  • Analyzing 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
  • Providing input, as tasked by SAF/IA senior leadership, SAF/IA Division Chief /Deputy/Branch Chief, or Country Director, to USAF Security Cooperation Enterprise stakeholders, including the AFLCMC and various USAF Weapon and System Program Offices for action and response to Partner Nation Government/MoD and Air Force
  • Providing expertise in munitions capabilities associated with the Partner Nation's weapons systems. Provide recommendations to Headquarters Air Force (HAF), AFLCMC, and SAF/IAR regarding RSAF/Saudi MoD design interface, product support management, maintenance planning, technical data, training and training devices, supply support, support and test equipment, munitions management, packaging/handling/storage and transportation, computer resources, and manpower and personnel support elements as outlined in the DoD Integrated Product Support (IPS) Element handbook
  • Providing program or weapons system expertise in the following areas:
    • Air and Space Superiority
    • Global Presence
    • Rapid Global Mobility
    • Precision Engagement
    • Information Superiority
    • Agile Combat Support to HAF, AFLCMC, IAR, and Partner Nation Air Defense/MoD.
    • Prior experience with these weapons systems/capabilities and Partner Nation language and culture familiarity is desired but not required


    Requirements

    • Bachelor's Degree with a desired emphasis in an International Affairs curriculum
    • SECRET Security Clearance
    • Minimum of three (3) years of experience with demonstrated effectiveness and success in the mission areas below:
    • USAF LOA Development and Execution Management
    • Familiarity with US military aircraft operations, maintenance, and/or logistics support with the systems purchased from the US by KSA
    • Familiarity with USAF sales to foreign governments
    • Experience with DoD acquisitions, program management, and standard computer applications
    • Experience with conflict resolution, mediation, and ability to work well with foreign partners
    • Knowledge of:
    • FMS case programming and management
    • Security Cooperation programs
    • Building Partner Capacity programs
    • US DoD staff experience in a military or civilian capacity
    • Knowledge and general understanding of USAF roles and missions
    • Knowledge and general understanding of security cooperation, international affairs, security assistance, foreign military sales to include the processes, legislation, and players
    • Knowledge and understanding of SAF/IA's role in USG and international security cooperation community
    • Demonstrated experience implementing DoD acquisition policies, laws, regulations, and guidance required to implement FMS LOAs
    • Thorough understanding of:
    • DODI 1315.20, Military Department Foreign Area Officer Programs
    • CJCSI 3126.01, Language and Regional Expertise Planning
    • AFPD 16-1, International Affairs
    • AFI 16-109, International Affairs Specialist Program; and
    • USAF Global Partnership Strategy
    • U.S. Export Control laws, regulations, and procedures
    • DSCA Security Assessment Management Manual (SAMM)
    • USAF Weapons Export Policy

    Preferred:

    • Master's Degree with a desired emphasis in an International Affairs curriculum
    • Prior experience as a SAF/IA Country Director
    • Central Command (CENTCOM) or Air Force Central Command (AFCENT) experience
    • Knowledge and understanding of International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and US Government National Disclosure Policy (NDP)
    • Fluency or proficiency in the language of the Partner Nation


    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 (HAS)
    • 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

    https://act1federal.com/careers/

    ACT1 Federal is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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