ACT1 Federal · 22 hours ago
SAF/IA Country Director Support Singapore
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expACT1 Federal is a 100% employee-owned company that has served the Department of Defense for nearly thirty years. They are seeking an experienced SAF/IA Country Director Support Specialist to provide advisory and assistance support for the SAF/IA Indo-Pacific/Singapore Country Director, focusing on Foreign Military Sales and program management related to defense cooperation with Singapore.
Information Technology
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
Required
A bachelor's degree required - emphasis in an International Affairs or Security Cooperation curriculum desired
Active Secret Clearance required
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 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
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
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
Company
ACT1 Federal
ACT1 Federal LLC ("ACT1"), ACT1 in ACTION is all about taking bold, innovative actions to deliver for our customers and our workforce.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Michael Niggel
CEO
Andrew Hill
Chief Financial Officer
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