Program Analyst - Security Cooperation

Program Analyst – SAF/IA Country Director Assistant

The Program Analyst shall analyze U.S. military and Republic of Singapore (RoS) defense and capability requirements, identify and assess alternative sustainment and enhancement strategies, provide recommendations, and assist in defining future program requirements. The Analyst ensures the SAF/IA partner capabilities database for assigned programs, countries, or regions remains current, monitors training, exercises, personnel exchanges, and security assistance programs, and coordinates with the Department of Defense on policy, Foreign Military Sales (FMS), and security cooperation.

The role also supports the SAF/IA Country Director in tracking, analyzing, reporting, and advising on major aspects of current and future FMS programs with the Government of Singapore.

• Provide input to SAF/IA senior leadership, Division Chief/Deputy Chief, and the SAF/IA Country Director for USAF Security Cooperation Enterprise stakeholders, including the AF Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) and various USAF Weapon and System Program Offices.
• Develop and maintain a key personnel contact list for U.S. interagency and Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) personnel, the Singapore Embassy, and the Singapore Acquisition (Defense Science and Technology Agency) involved in aviation FMS case development and execution.
• Assist the SAF/IA Country Director with briefings, point papers, background information, political‑military analysis, and other documentation for senior Department of the Air Force, INDOPACOM, and SAF/IA leadership.
• Analyze and track current and future RSAF training, construction, weapons, and defense capabilities acquired through both FMS and DCS channels and assess life‑cycle interoperability and product support impacts.
• Prepare official correspondence, Staff Summary Sheets (SSS), briefings, status reports, and Congressional Notification packets in paper and/or electronic format as required.
• Prepare, manage, and maintain databases for RoS FMS Case Program Status Reports, Letters of Request / Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) for presentation to senior USAF, the Government of Singapore, and Air Defense personnel.
• Input, track, and update existing electronic databases of regional or country LOAs and capabilities.
• Assist in preparations for senior executive formal and informal FMS meetings, including developing briefings on key topics and researching databases for status of action item accomplishment.
• Draft official correspondence, briefings, status reports, and armament cooperation agreements in paper and/or electronic format as required.
• Support SAF/IA Division Chiefs, Branch Chiefs, and Country Directors at conferences, meetings, and logistics/program/financial management reviews (L/P/FMR) in the U.S. and the Republic of Singapore in conjunction with all currently implemented and prospective RoS programs.

• Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in International Affairs curriculum.
• Current, active SECRET Security Clearance.
• Four (4) years of experience performing DAF Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case development, programming, and implementation, including experience with DoD acquisition policies, laws, regulations, and guidance.
• Knowledge and general understanding of DAF roles and missions.
• Knowledge and general understanding of security cooperation, international affairs, security assistance, and foreign military sales processes, legislation, and players.
• Knowledge of DODI 1315.20, Military Department Foreign Area Officer Programs; CJCSI 3126.01, Language and Regional Expertise Planning; DAFPDA 16‑1, International Affairs; AFI 16‑109, International Affairs Specialist Program; DAF Global Partnership Strategy.
• Knowledge of U.S. Export Control laws, regulations, and procedures.
• Experience with the DSCA Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM).
• Experience using the Security Cooperation Information Portal (SCIP).

• Singapore or Asia‑Pacific FMS experience highly desired.
• Knowledge of International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and U.S. Government National Disclosure Policy (NDP).
• Experience with industry relationships to the FMS process.
• Demonstrated successful performance in FMS case development, programming, and implementation.
• Fluency or proficiency in Mandarin, and familiarity with Singapore and/or regional culture.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off + federal holidays.
• Fast‑track growth in a high‑accountability culture.

• Rapidly growing, innovation‑focused Gov Con firm.
• High‑ownership environment where your wins matter.
• Direct access to leadership, zero bureaucracy.
• Culture built on speed, agility, and results.