Sr International Cooperation Lead (On-site/SETA) with Security Clearance

About the role

QinetiQ US is seeking an International Cooperation Subject Matter Expert to support the Director of International Engagements for a client in Chantilly, VA. The highly motivated candidate will provide leadership and guidance through their knowledge, experience and expertise working with International partners across a broad spectrum of research and development programs. The candidate will help draft documents in support of bilateral and multilateral agreements to help support the Department of War's cutting-edge technology to enable the delivery of impactful capability to the warfighter quickly. The International Cooperation's System Engineering, Technical and Administrative (SETA)'s primary responsibilities are to guide and support the Director of International Engagement to establish a robust and repeatable process for working with and engaging directly with international partners, specifically our AUKUS partners. Candidates will be responsible for establishing partnerships and cooperative agreements by leveraging their network across the Department of War to quickly leverage or build new agreements to allow for cooperative analysis, development and testing between the United States and their Allies.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise in the areas of international/cooperative agreements, Memorandum of Understanding/Agreements (MOU/MOAs) and/or project arrangements as they pertain to RDT&E and prototyping efforts with foreign partners, especially for those within AUKUS
• Interact with Service or Defense Agency Program Offices and other OSD offices in developing project agreements to support a broad range of programs across multiple different domains and technology readiness levels
• Serve as a focal point of contact to facilitate all administrative items within the agency to draft and provide recommendations on: Bilateral Security Agreements, Project Arrangements, Industrial Security Agreements, Export Authorizations, Manufacturing License Agreements, Procurement contracts awarded to Foreign Contractors
• Handle additional ad-hoc requirements as needed
• Provide routine administrative support to the Director of International Engagements including but not limited to scheduling industry days, coordinating with vendors to develop performance work statements, concept of operations, as it pertains to the international cooperation agreements
• Provide critical support in multi-disciplinary, multi-agency integrated product team of professional acquisition personnel across multiple sites CONUS and OCONUS
• Lead development of acquisition products and materials in support of transition and transition partner Milestone Decision Authority gates and in support of Project Agreements and procurement
• Oversee collaborative development of requirements and programmatic documents (MOUs, EMTAs, SOWs, Project Outlines, etc.)
• Work closely with USD R&E
• Maintain familiarity with AUKUS Pillar 1 and 2, International Cooperation law and policy, 5 Points MOU etc.
• Execute special projects as desired

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in International Relations, Business, or Law
• 15 years of experience with 10 years of relevant experience in International Cooperation/Relations specifically within the DoD/DoW or relevant work history
• Familiar with DoD I 5530.03 - International Agreements
• TS/SCI Clearance
• 25% travel OCONUS (Australia and UK) and CONUS

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or advanced degree, preferably in international law degree
• Experience supporting International Cooperation Offices/RDT&E organizations at the OSD/OSW Level

Pay

The salary range for this role is $150,000–$200,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. QinetiQ US considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.