International Policy Analyst (TS clearance)

WWC Global, an operating firm of Command Holdings, is seeking an International Policy Analyst 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.  

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:

• 10 -20% / Occasional travel expected.

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.

At WWC Global, our employees are the embodiment of our success as a firm. Our team is comprised of a tenacious group of diverse professionals located across the globe. It includes military veterans and spouses of active duty troops, former federal employees, policy experts, academics, attorneys, and technical and business experts, all of whom share a strong work ethic and the skills to succeed in both collaborative and independent environments. WWC Global is invested in the long-term success of both our clients and colleagues for the right reasons. Our dedication to putting good government into practice is underpinned by a merit-based culture that measures success by productivity and credibility.

WWC Global will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants who are unable to utilize our online application system due to a disability. Please send your request to WWC Global HR at hr@wwcglobal.com.

WWC Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer – we do not discriminate based on age, race, national or ethnic origin, gender, veterans status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected class. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Equal Employment Opportunity and Employee Polygraph Protection Act.

WWC Global's Affirmative Action Program is available to any employee or applicant for employment for inspection upon request, to the extent required by federal regulations. The Affirmative Action Program can be accessed during normal business hours by making an appointment with WWC Global HR at hr@wwcglobal.com.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Current, active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain SCI eligibility.
• Five (5) years of experience in International Policy within the Department of Defense or other federal agency.
• 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.
• Outstanding communication skills, influencing abilities, and client focus.
• Professional proficiency in English is required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications.
• 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

• Bachelor's Degree in International Relations, Communications, or Political Science.
• Current, 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.

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.