Deputy Country Director - SAF/IA Bahrain

Position Title: Deputy Country Director - SAF/IA Bahrain

Company: ACT1 Federal

Location: Arlington, VA

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Job Description: The objective of this requirement is to provide advisory and assistance support (A&AS) to the Office of the Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force, International Affairs (SAF/IA), Regional Affairs Directorate, Central Division (SAF/IARC), Bahrain Country Desk, to support the sale of F-16 Block 70 aircraft to, and upgrade of legacy F-16 aircraft for, the country of Bahrain.

Responsibilities:

• Providing expertise in program management and tailored weapons system acquisition, training and logistics delivery support for managing and timely delivery of requirements in accordance with the LOAs signed between the United States and the Partner Nation.
• Analyzing existing US military and host nation defense and capability requirements, identifying/assessing alternative sustainment and enhancement strategies, providing recommendations, and assisting in defining requirements for future programs. Ensure up-to-date information is in the SAF/IA partner capabilities database for assigned programs, countries, or regions.
• Providing input, as tasked by SAF/IA senior leadership, Division Chief/Deputy Chief, and the SAF/IA Country Director, to USAF Security Cooperation Enterprise stakeholders, including the AF Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) and various USAF Weapon and System Program Offices for action and response to Partner Nation Government/MoD and Air Force.
• Providing expertise in the program and logistics management of the specified program or weapon system for the task order and support infrastructure and facilities employed by the Partner Nation. Provide expertise in munitions capabilities and employment associated with the Partner Nation’s weapons systems. Provide recommendations to HAF, AFLCMC, IAR, and Partner Nation Defense Force/Ministry of Defense regarding design interface, product support management, maintenance planning, technical data, training and training devices, supply support, support and test equipment, munitions management, packaging/handling/storage and transportation, computer resources, and manpower and personnel support elements as outlined in the DoD Integrated Product Support (IPS) Element handbook.
• Analyzing current and future Partner Nation weapons/defense/language capabilities acquired through both FMS and DCS channels and assessing life cycle interoperability and product support impacts to the Task Order specified weapon system.
• Traveling in support of the client and customer.

Requirements

• A Master’s Degree with a desired emphasis in an International Affairs curriculum.

• A SECRET Security Clearance.

• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience with demonstrated effectiveness and success in the mission

areas below:

1. USAF LOA development, execution, and/or portfolio management and/or experience as SAF/IA
2. Country Desk Officer
3. Experience with the weapon systems or support systems in the TO
4. Knowledge of:

i. FMS case programming

ii. Security Cooperation programs

iii. Building Partner Capacity programs

• US DoD staff experience in a military or civilian capacity.
• Professional Military Education through the Intermediate Developmental (O-4) level.
• Knowledge and general understanding of USAF roles and missions.
• Knowledge and general understanding of security cooperation, international affairs, security assistance, foreign military sales to include the processes, legislation, and players.
• Knowledge and understanding of SAF/IA’s role in USG and international security cooperation community.
• Demonstrated experience implementing DoD acquisition policies, laws, regulations, and guidance required to implement FMS LOAs.
• Familiarity with USAF F-16 operations, exercises, and training, to include Red Flag scheduling
• Familiarity with USAF F-16 operations and maintenance support requirements
• Thorough understanding of:

1. DODI 1315.20, Military Department Foreign Area Officer Programs

1. CJCSI 3126.01, Language and Regional Expertise Planning
2. AFPD 16-1, International Affairs
3. AFI 16-109, International Affairs Specialist Program; and
4. USAF Global Partnership Strategy
5. U.S. Export Control laws, r