Regional Affairs Subject Matter Expert
Listed on 2026-06-28
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Government
Government Affairs, Government Administration, Government Agency, Government Security
Regional Affairs Subject Matter Expert
On Site | Offutt AFB Bellevue Nebraska | TS/SCI Required
Why This Role ExistsThe work we do has real impact, and the people behind it matter just as much.
D&G is seeking a Regional Affairs Subject Matter Expert to support strategic international and regional engagement efforts at the senior executive level. This role requires a seasoned professional with extensive interagency and/or Combatant Command experience in international affairs, overseas operational exposure, and deep regional specialization. The selected candidate will provide executive-level analysis, inform strategic direction, and advise senior leaders on geopolitical developments impacting U.S. national security interests.
Key Responsibilities- Provide senior‑level subject matter expertise on regional political, economic, and security affairs.
- Advise General Officer (GO), Flag Officer, and Senior Executive Service (SES) leadership on regional developments and strategic implications.
- Develop executive‑ready briefing materials, policy papers, and strategic assessments.
- Coordinate across interagency stakeholders, Combatant Commands, and Service headquarters on regional priorities and initiatives.
- Contribute to regional strategy development, engagement planning, and alignment of policy objectives with operational considerations.
- Assess geopolitical trends and provide actionable recommendations affecting defense posture, partnerships, and international cooperation.
- Represent program equities in senior‑level forums, working groups, and interagency engagements.
- Minimum of 7 years of interagency and/or Combatant Command desk‑officer international affairs experience.
- Minimum of 1 year of overseas experience.
- Minimum of 3 years working on Middle East affairs.
- Demonstrated experience advising or directly supporting senior executive leadership (GO/Flag/SES level).
- Demonstrated experience supporting senior‑level policy, strategy, or international engagement efforts.
- A bachelor's degree or higher in international affairs, economics, or equivalent.
- Active TS/SCI clearance required.
- Position restricted to U.S. persons (U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).
Up to 10% CONUS travel.
LocationOn site at Offutt AFB, Bellevue, Nebraska.
Benefits- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits
- 401(k)
- Bonus and profit sharing
- Flexible hours
- Education reimbursement
- Generous paid time off
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