International / Foreign Military Sales Analyst at NCI in Fort Belvoir, VA

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Developing instructions and guidance pertaining to submission of information requirements.
• Analyzes program execution with specific emphasis on meeting command objectives. Assures narrative justifications support intent and objective.
• Collects, compiles, displays data. Supports the development of formal and informal presentations. Manages program document schedules. Updates and maintains the PEO’s Foreign Military Sales (FMS) portfolio.
• Coordinates across multiple organizations and staff directorates.
• Plans, coordinates, and executes PEO Soldier IP-FMS Cell events. Coordinates meeting content and agendas; coordinates administrative and logistical support.
• Serves as the Cell’s functional expert for the HQDA/PEO tasking tracking systems and document review databases; coordinates and manages data content; administers and manages the tasking log; tracks all suspenses to ensure compliance.
• May direct one or more phases of major project with responsibility for planning and progress reviews; develops charts, diagrams and standard reports.
• Tracks and reviews incoming correspondence; makes recommendations for revisions to actions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Security Clearance: Active DoD SECRET
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
• Proficient with MS Office products.
• Education and Experience requirements:
• Masters degree and ≥ 8 years relevant experience, or Associates Degree with 12 years relevant experience.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Ability to independently plan, design, and carry out programs, projects, studies, or other work related to PEO Soldier’s IP-FMS mission
• Ability to recognize and analyze complex problems, conduct research, summarize results, make appropriate recommendations, justify, defend, negotiate, or settle matters involving significant or controversial issues
• Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, with high ranking officials of all DoD services, and major Army and Joint Commands
• Highly organized, be willing to work in a team environment, be able to prioritize tasking, and perform in a multi-tasked and dynamic environment
• Must have extensive experience using MS Office Suite applications to include PowerPoint, Excel, Access, etc
• Able to apply existing knowledge to a wide variety of unique and new situations and take initiative
• The position requires the ability to travel up to 20% to support mission requirements.

Desired Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the Defense Acquisition Process.
• Knowledge of Security Cooperation/Assistance programs.
• Familiarity and experience with Microsoft SharePoint.
• Experience with Foreign Military Sales processes and procedures
• Understanding of international and Government-to-Government agreements and policy.
• Familiarity with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
• Capable of operating independently and remotely.
• Ability to articulate ideas and thoughts on paper.
• Capable of executing required tasks with little guidance.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to successfully complete the Employment Background Investigation
• Possession and maintenance of an active Secret security clearance is required to begin employment; US Citizenship is required.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge of Military Rank and Protocol.
• Knowledge/experience in Warehouse operations.
• Knowledge/experience with DoD property management/accountability.
• Previous experience in project management activities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires the ability to perform the below essential functions:

• Sitting for long periods
• Standing for long periods
• Ambulate throughout an office
• Ambulate between several buildings
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as required
• Repeatedly lift and carry weight up to _20__ pounds
• Travel by land or air transportation 20___ %