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1777 - Senior International Agreements Specialist

Sigma Defense Systems LLC · Alexandria, VA · 3 wk ago
On-siteBusiness Development$150k–$180k/yrFull-time

About the Role

Sigma Defense is seeking a Senior International Agreements Specialist to join our team in Alexandria, VA. This position is in the Secretariat for Special Operations (SSO), Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict (OASW(SO/LIC)). The ASW(SO/LIC) serves as the principal civilian advisor and assistant to the Secretary of War and has statutory responsibility for overseeing special operations-peculiar administrative matters pertaining to the readiness and organization of special operations forces (SOF), resources and equipment, and civilian personnel. The International Agreements Specialist will work within the SSO's Capability Development and Innovation (CD&I) Global Strategic Partnerships (GSP) Division. The candidate will serve as the organization's technical expert responsible for the planning, development, coordination, review, staffing, execution, and administration of international agreements supporting research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E); acquisition; technology cooperation; logistics; Foreign Military Sales (FMS); and security cooperation initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Reduce agreement processing timelines, improve agreement quality, minimize staffing inefficiencies, and enable rapid execution of international defense cooperation activities.
  • Serve as the principal technical expert responsible for developing, negotiating, reviewing, staffing, coordinating, implementing, and amending international agreements including:
    • Develop, negotiate, review, and staff key bilateral and multilateral international defense agreements.
    • Cooperative RDT&E agreements (Memoranda of Understanding or Agreement).
    • Task Plans, Project Arrangements/Agreements, and Technical Arrangements.
    • Information/Data Exchange Agreements.
    • Equipment and Material Transfer Agreements.
  • Draft precise agreement language, negotiate technical provisions, reconcile stakeholder comments, resolve staffing issues, and prepare final signature packages.
  • Proactively identify and resolve issues to reduce staffing delays and prevent duplicity of work; maintain milestone tracking, action item management, and agreement status reporting.
  • Ensure all agreements comply with DoW International Agreements Program requirements (including National Disclosure Policy, Foreign Disclosure guidance, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Fiscal Law, and other applicable statutory authorities).

Requirements

  • 10+ years of relevant experience in international agreements, defense cooperation, or related fields.
  • Proven expertise in developing, negotiating, and managing international agreements, alongside proficiency in drafting and reviewing technical and legal documents.
  • Strong understanding of U.S. and international laws, regulations, and policies governing defense cooperation, foreign disclosure, and technology transfer.
  • Detail‑oriented document review, analysis, and strategic problem‑solving.
  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate with diverse stakeholders, including legal, policy, and technical experts, as well as international partners.
  • Proven ability to provide strategic advice to senior leadership on complex international agreement issues.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.

Qualifications

  • Experience advising and engaging senior executive leadership on international agreements.
  • Experience with Special Operations.
  • Experience leading, managing, or executing an international agreements or security cooperation program within the Office of Secretary of War.
  • Advanced degree in a relevant field.
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally, as required.
  • Must have an active TS clearance with ability to obtain SCI (clearance will not be sponsored).
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., International Relations, Law, Political Science); direct operational experience may be substituted for this academic requirement.

Benefits

  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance to Include HSA, FSA, and DFSA Plans
  • Life and AD&D coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions
  • 160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 12 (Floating) Holidays
  • Educational Assistance
  • Highly Competitive Salary

Pay

$150,000 - $180,000 annually.

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