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Advanced Decision Vectors (ADV) · 3 months ago

Deputy, SAF/IA Country Director Support (Indo-Pacific Division/Singapore)

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Advanced Decision Vectors (ADV) is a company that provides program management and strategic planning support to the Federal and Commercial sectors. They are seeking a Deputy, SAF/IA Country Director Support to assist with Foreign Military Sales and program management for the Republic of Singapore, ensuring effective communication and coordination with various stakeholders.

Information TechnologyManagement ConsultingService Industry

Diversity & Inclusion

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Provide total Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Life Cycle Management for U.S. implementing agencies and international customers to include the following: 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 and assistance for: policy waivers, technical releasability, site surveys, manpower estimates, and Letter of Offer and Acceptance (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 that support the 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, to include monitoring of training, exercises, personnel exchanges, security assistance programs, FMS key leader engagements in the US and overseas, provide coordination throughout the Department of Defense (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 program 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, to include USAF FMS services procured under Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs) by the Government of Singapore in support of military equipment, training, and infrastructure

Provide input, as tasked by SAF/IA senior leadership, Division Chief/Deputy Chief, and the SAF/IA Country Director, to USAF Security Cooperation Enterprise stakeholders including the AF Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) and various USAF Weapon and System Program Offices for action and response to the Republic of Singapore, the Government of Singapore/Ministry of Defense and Air Force

Develop a key essential personnel contact list with names and contact information for US inter agency and the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF), the Singapore Embassy, and the Singapore Acquisition (Defense Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) 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 correlated with Singapore Security Cooperation for use by senior Department of the Air Force (DAF), Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM), and SAF/IA leadership

Assist and support the SAF/IA Country Director in coordinating SAF/IA leadership, the Air Force Security and Assistance Cooperation (AFSAC) Directorate, the Air Force Security Assistance Training (AFSAT) Squadron, industry product centers, and acquisition program managers, both US and Singapore, and line managers, to provide policy and monitor the status and direction of all Republic of Singapore FMS programs

Assist and support the SAF/IA Country Director to coordinate with the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), the Department of State (DoS), and the Republic of Singapore to ensure oversight and stability of Singapore’s FMS programs

Analyze and track current and future RSAF training/construction/ weapons/defense capabilities acquired through both FMS and DCS channels and assess life cycle interoperability and product support impacts. RSAF utilizes mostly USAF aircraft, specifically F-16s, F-15Es, and are acquiring F-35s

Qualification

FMS Life Cycle ManagementUSAF LOA DevelopmentSecurity Cooperation ProgramsInternational Affairs KnowledgeActive Secret Security ClearanceUS DoD Staff ExperienceProfessional Military EducationITARTask ManagementMandarinOral Communication SkillsWritten Communication SkillsRelationship BuildingFlexibilityOrganizational Skills

Required

A Bachelor's Degree required - emphasis in an International Affairs or Security Cooperation curriculum desired

Active Secret Security Clearance (minimum)

Three (3) plus years' experience with demonstrated effectiveness and success in the mission areas below: USAF LOA Development and Execution Management and/or experience as SAF/IA Country Desk Officer, experience with the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), experience in USAF weapon systems, and Security Cooperation experience

Knowledge of: FMS case programming, Security Cooperation programs, Building Partner Capability programs, The Republic of Singapore

US DoD staff experience in a military or civilian capacity

Professional Military Education through the Intermediate Developmental (O-4) level

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 US Government and International security cooperation community

Demonstrated experience implementing DoD acquisition policies, laws, regulations, and guidance required to implement FMS LOAs

Thorough understanding of: a. DODI 1315.20, Military Department Foreign Area Officer Programs, CJCSI 3126.01, Language and Regional Expertise Planning, AFPD 16-1, International Affairs d. AFI 16-109, International Affairs Specialist Program; and USAF Global Partnership Strategy, U.S. Export Control laws, regulations and procedures, Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) Security Assessment Management Manual (SAMM)

Preferred

Prior experience with FMS/security cooperation/systems/capabilities and Singapore and/or regional language and culture familiarity is desired but not required

Possess knowledge and thorough understanding the following: International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and US Government National Disclosure Policy (NDP)

Industry and their relationship to the FMS process

Demonstrated successful performance in FMS Case development, programming and implementation

Fluency or Proficiency in Mandarin

Company

Advanced Decision Vectors (ADV)

ADV is a certified small business that delivers value-added solutions to military and civilian communities with an emphasis on tailored and proven processes that drive increased performance.

Founded in 2009

Alexandria, Virginia, USA

51-200 employees