International Strategic Relations and Engagements Analyst

Company Overview:

ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.

Position Summary:
ANSER is seeking an International Strategic Relations / Engagements Analyst to support the Director for International Cooperation within the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense (ODASW(CBRND)). In this role you will support the management of the Chemical, Biological, and Radiological (CBR) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) portfolio as well as support the Director of International Cooperation in the development, implementation and execution of chemical and biological defense program strategic communications, enterprise-wide standards, and operating procedures.

This position can support a hybrid work schedule with onsite duties being performed 3-4 days per week at the Mark Center in Alexandria, VA. Only candidates within a reasonable commutable distance (50 miles) will be considered.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Providetechnical and administrative support to facilitate government oversight, coordination, and integration of initiatives on CBRND related issues and programs that involve the international community by preparing power point presentations, briefings, read aheads, talking points, and facilitating the development of action.
• Support ODASW(CBRND) government leads at interagency or professional meetings (may include international conferences, seminars, and meetings).
• Serve as a subject matter expert in relevant policy, cultural, and current affairs issues for the CBDP’s primary international partners. Provide technical expertise and advise to ensure ODASW(CBRND) compliance with Foreign Disclosure processes. Serve as a qualified subject matter expert in the field of international project management, to include ITAR, FMS, and foreign disclosure.
• Propose, develop, and maintain a coordinated overarching ND-CBD Strategy for international engagement including the creation of metrics-based actionable strategies, implementation guidance, and oversight plans to enable the Government to continuously monitor international cooperation and activities.
• Coordinate ND-CBD staffing and oversight of International Agreements, e.g., Memoranda of Understanding, Memoranda of Agreement, Project Agreements, Equipment and Material Transfers, Foreign Military Sales. Drafts international agreements, requests for International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) exemption, foreign disclosure requests, and related documents. Provide technical expertise, analysis, and advise on the use of, and distinctions between, such agreements.
• Coordinate all aspects of domestic and international travel arrangements to include the preparation of country clearance messages, visa/passports applications, and process travel vouchers.
• Coordinate closely with CBDP components and international partners to solicit additional information, as necessary, to understand the CBR MOU portfolio.
• Support and execute recurring executive officer and program officer meetings with CBR MOU international partners.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of agreement with international partners.

Required Qualifications:

• Must possess an active TOP SECRET/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor's of Science degree.
• 10 or more years of experience working with bi-lateral or multi-lateral engagements.
• Recent experience with international engagements, agreements, and treaties.
• Experience facilitating O-6/GS-15 level meetings.
• Experience engaging SES/GO/FO level personnel.
• Experience coordinating and building relationships with international partners.
• Demonstrated familiarity with chemical and biological defense subject matter.
• Experience with the MS365 Suite, including Teams and SharePoint.
• Able to travel and attend meetings within the National Capitol Region as well as potential travel within and outside the continental United States.
• Must be capable of travelling internationally ~10% annually (Usually 1 week at a time).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with the oversight or management of international engagements within the CBDP.
• Pentagon Action officer experience.
• Knowledge of the foreign disclosure process.
• Knowledge or experience drafting and coo