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Job ID: 2616072

Location: Alexandria, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-09-09

Category: Defense/Intel

Subcategory: Policy Analyst

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: Top_Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is seeking a Senior International Engagement Analyst to support the International Outreach and Cooperation Directorate within the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research & Engineering (OUSW(R&E)). In this fast-paced environment, the ideal candidate will be involved in planning and executing meetings between senior U.S. officials and their international counterparts, drafting reports and read-ahead materials, coordinating logistics for international engagements, and maintaining situational awareness of cooperative activities.

This position is 100% on-site at the Mark Center, Alexandria. Some travel, both CONUS and OCONUS, may be required.   "The expected salary range for this position will be between $145,000-$155,000 based on the candidate's qualifications and experience."

Job Responsibilties:

• Meeting Coordination:
  • Plan and execute meetings and events between senior U.S. officials and their international counterparts.
  • Coordinate logistics such as access to military installations, clearances, and foreign visit requests.
  • Draft and prepare agendas, read-ahead materials (e.g., background briefings, issue papers), and comprehensive meeting minutes and reports.
• Country and Program Analysis:
  • Write and maintain OUSW(R&E) country-specific products, including comprehensive country papers and one-pagers, focusing on S&T priorities, defense organizational structures, and cooperative activities.
  • Track and assess international agreements and engagements between OUSW(R&E) senior leadership and specific countries.
• Action Officer Support:
  • Serve as an action officer for assigned geographic areas of responsibility, liaising with Office of the Secretary of War Components, Services, and OUSW(R&E) Field Activities to ensure action completion between major engagements.
• Travel Coordination:
  • Work with OUSW(R&E) travel planners to organize international travel and coordinate necessary country and security clearances for international engagements.
• Support to Senior Leadership:
  • Assist in preparing briefing materials and providing recommendations to senior leadership on international cooperative activities and agreements.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in international relations, communications, or political science (preferred). Must have a minimum of ten (10) years or more experience, three (3) of which should be related directly related to international armament cooperation. Master's and eight (8) years or more experience.
• Active Top Secret clearance. Must have ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance.
• US Citizenship.
• Strong International Relations Knowledge: 
  • Familiar with international defense cooperation, particularly within the framework of TTCP and NATO, and adept at navigating governmental and defense organizational structures.
• Highly Organized and Detail-Oriented:
  • Capable of managing multiple international engagements, tracking actions, and ensuring timely completion of tasks with precision.
• Exceptional Communication Skills: 
  • Able to draft detailed reports, briefings, and meeting summaries, as well as convey complex technical and policy information clearly to both U.S. and international stakeholders.
• Collaborative Team Player: 
  • Comfortable working with technical experts, government personnel, and international counterparts, fostering partnerships across organizations.
• Adaptability and Problem-Solving: 
  • Able to address challenges in international cooperation, navigate cultural and regulatory differences, and propose effective solutions.
• Event and Meeting Coordination: 
  • Skilled in organizing and executing high-level meetings, ensuring logistical arrangements, clearances, and documentation are handled efficiently.
• Familiarity with International Travel Protocols: 
  • Experience with coordinating foreign visit requests, travel logistics, and security clearances for international engagements.