Job Description

Senior Program Analyst

Apogee is looking for a talented Senior Program Analyst to support the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Defense Exports and Cooperation (DASA DE&C). This high-impact position will provide subject matter expertise in international affairs, national security policy, and/or Foreign Military Sales (FMS). DASA DE&C's mission is to manage the US Army's Security Assistance and Armaments Cooperation programs that engage allies and partners across the full spectrum of Army acquisition to achieve force dominance. This is a full-time opportunity in Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to draft, coordinate, and make recommendations on export control policies and procedures regarding initiatives or approved programs as they apply to FMS and Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) cases and other initiatives or approved programs.
• Review and make recommendations concerning policies, objectives and implementing procedures pertaining to Security Assistance (SA) initiatives, with a focus on these programs that relate to the Army's modernization priorities.
• Review, provide input to, and comment on Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), OSD and Joint Actions which have security cooperation and technology transfer implications.
• Conduct oversight with respect to the review, analysis and initiation of technology transfer and disclosure matters to support the Army, Army acquisition programs and industrial base, our friends and allies; and integrate FMS, DCS, and OMA initiatives with the Army and DoD.
• Provide management and administrative support necessary to assist DASA DEC in the management of international technology transfer documentation to include ITAR exemptions, export policy statements, ENDP determinations, associated Records of Actions (RAs), other releasability determinations/guidance, Delegation of Disclosure Letters (DDLs), and other applicable FMS and acquisition program related export documents.
• Support the Director, Partner Relationship Management with daily responsibility for reviewing, staffing, and coordinating the implementation of approved programs in accordance with established policies and procedures. Advise the DASA DEC and Director, Partner Relationship Management on all facets of program execution to enhance the overall effectiveness.
• Compile and reproduce policy documents to be used for training materials and conduct training to remediate identified deficiencies in, and make improvement to, the Army FMS and Security Assistance (SA) Programs process implementation and compliance with DoD and Army guidelines.
• Assist with the development and staffing of Army positions on security cooperation issues, coordinating with the G3, G4, G2, G8, Secretariat offices, DoD agencies, and other Military Deputies.
• Review, interpret, and provide recommended changes to policies and implement procedures governing the integration and execution of approved security cooperation programs.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience: Must be a US citizen

Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Secret Security Clearance.

Education: High School Diploma

Years of Experience: 16 years of relevant experience, including at least 10 years of uniformed service providing security assistance support.

Additional Experience: Knowledgeable on:

• Foreign Military Sales (FMS) process
• Security assistance policies and laws and be knowledgeable in the laws and policies that govern export controls and technology transfer
• DoD, DoD Directive 5230-series, and Army regulations relevant to international affairs and/or national security policy

Ability to perform intensive research and strong writing and policy development skills

Effective, efficient written and oral communication skills

Self-motivated, detail oriented, responsible team player able to work independently with minimal daily direction

Ability to work and interact with technically and organizationally diverse personnel

Open to occasional travel

Preferred Qualifications

Education and Years of Experience: Bachelor's degree with 10 years of relevant experience, including at least 4 years of experience in international affairs and/or national security policy.

Location: Arlington, VA

On-site/Hybrid/Remote: Onsite

Travel: 10%

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