USAF Saudi Arabia Deputy Country Director

The role

You will support U.S.–Saudi Arabian security cooperation and Foreign Military Sales programs. You will analyze defense capabilities and provide recommendations to support current and future programs.

What you will do

• Manage all aspects of the U.S. – Saudi Arabian Security Cooperation (SC) and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program
• Coordinate daily activities between U.S. defense agencies, U.S. defense industry, U.S. Government and Saudi Arabian military
• Develop Congressional Notifications for FMS cases
• Orchestrate action on FMS programs to advance the US-Saudi Arabian Air Force relationship
• Maintain strong relationships with key authorities from U.S. and Saudi Arabian Defense agencies, ministerial-level organizations, and military components
• Event planning for trade events
• Track progress and efficacy of Saudi Arabian FMS cases
• Lead program management reviews and delegations to Saudi Arabia
• Host foreign partners for U.S. visits
• Track correspondence between USAF and Saudi Arabian Air Force and Air Defense

Required qualifications

• Active Secret Security Clearance
• A minimum of five years of professional experience with either the U.S. Air Force, DoD, international relations
• Three years of experience with USAF Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and utilizing standard computer applications
• Proven excellence in written communication
• Project or Program Management Experience
• Experience with DoD acquisition policies, laws, regulations, and guidance
• Must be comfortable working in the Middle East and foreign travel

Nice to have

• Two years of Saudi Arabian or Middle Eastern Country experience
• Event planning experience (Air Shows, Banquets, SME exchange events, Chief of Staff level tours)
• Knowledge of F-16, C-17, or C2 systems
• Working knowledge of the CENTCOM area of responsibility
• Knowledge of USG interagency (DOS)
• Experience working with OSD, DSCA or SAF/IA
• Ability to provide strategic planning, policy, resourcing, and implementation approaches
• Outstanding writing and speaking skills

Benefits

• health
• financial
• well-being

About the company

ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. They provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis and deliver practical, useful solutions.