What are the responsibilities and job description for the INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS MANAGER position at Sintra Technologies?
Role : INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS MANAGER
Location: Arlington, VA (3 days a week onsite at the Pentagon)
Work Authorization: USC
Clearance: Secret or someone who is willing to obtain a Secret clearance
Duration: Long Term Contract
Important: Army experience is required and mandatory
Position Summary:
We seek an experienced International Programs Manager to support our Army customers and lead critical initiatives in international armaments cooperation for science and technology (S&T). The ideal candidate is a dynamic professional with expertise in
armaments cooperation coordination, strategic communication, event planning, and stakeholder engagement. This role is pivotal in ensuring alignment between international partnerships and the Army’s Modernization Priorities. The incumbent will
be required to work with our allies and partners in various bilateral settings to develop the technology strategy with each nation.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary liaison for international S&T efforts, collaborating with
stakeholders such as OUSD (A&S)/(R&E), ODASA(DE&C), the Army Futures
Command (AFC) and their various subordinate organizations including Army
laboratories and centers. This also includes the US Army Corps of Engineers
Research & Development Centers and Laboratories and the US Army Space and
Missile Defense Center.
- Facilitate coordination between the Army’s Office of the Deputy Assistant
Secretary for Defense Exports and Cooperation (DASA(DE&C)), the Secretary of
the Air Force – International Affairs and the Navy International Program Office to
foster cooperative agreements aligned with each nation’s technology strategy.
- Track, organize, and coordinate international meetings, preparing briefing
materials and presentations highlighting ongoing and prospective efforts.
- Support reviewing and evaluating technology proposals for programs such as the
Foreign Comparative Test (FCT) and the Coalition Warfare Program (CWP) and
other international programs as requested by ODASA (DE&C).
- Oversee and contribute to multilateral cooperative S&T activities, including
engagements with the Australia, United Kingdom and United States (AUKUS)
Pillar 2 program, the Five Eyes (FVEY) S&T Program and NATO.
- Work with the Director for International S&T Programs to prepare DASA(R&T)
leadership and staff for international engagements.
- Develop impactful messaging and materials that communicate the Army’s
international S&T objectives to internal and external stakeholders.
- Act as the action officer for international S&T initiatives, ensuring successful
execution and alignment with broader Army strategies.
- Enhance defense-wide cooperative S&T initiatives by identifying opportunities for
collaboration and ensuring effective participation from Army leadership.
- Foster innovation through international partnerships to strengthen the Army’s
modernization and technology capabilities.
- Represent DASA(R&T) at international meetings and events.
- Travel will be required.
Skills/Qualifications:
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence
and collaborate across diverse teams.
- Strong organizational and project management capabilities, including experience
managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Knowledge of U.S. Army S&T strategies, modernization priorities, and
cooperative agreements.
Education/Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Management, International Relations, or related discipline
- A minimum of five (5) years of experience supporting Army programs, preferably
in international program management or strategic communication roles.
- Proven ability to navigate fast-paced, customer-focused environments and
manage complex stakeholder relationships.
- Desired but not required a strong background in international agreements
development and staffing for information exchange annexes, project agreements
or arrangements, and Memoranda of Understanding.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: From $50.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50
