Foreign Military Sales / International Armaments Cooperation Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

The Red Gate Group, founded in 2006, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Company based in Chantilly, VA. As an SDVOSB, the Red Gate Group has established a reputation for delivering quality multi-tiered services in intelligence analysis, strategic planning, program management, policy development, operational design, and technology integration. RGG delivers high-quality, customer-centric solutions around the world—from the foxhole to the highest levels of Government. Our motto, "Making a Difference for Country and Client," reflects our deep commitment to national security and service excellence. As an employer of choice, we offer comprehensive benefits including flexible time off, 11 paid holidays, immediate 401(k) eligibility with a generous match, and full medical, dental, and vision coverage through Anthem. Our employees enjoy 100% company-paid life insurance and disability benefits, along with professional development assistance for degrees and certifications. We foster a culture of growth and work-life balance, backed by our commitment to supporting both our clients' missions and our employees' success. Join our team and be part of an organization that values both service excellence and employee wellbeing.

Red Gate Group is seeking a highly qualified Foreign Military Sales and International Armaments Cooperation Analyst to support senior leaders in the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD). This high-visibility position works directly with the Office of the Director for International Cooperation (IC), under the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSD/A&S). The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in acquisition management from a military or civilian background to help manage and oversee the Defense Exportability Features (DEF) Program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide analytical and programmatic support to international acquisition and exportability programs, including reviewing acquisition documents and preparing technical briefings.

• Assist with policy development and analysis related to export policy, technology security, and foreign disclosure to preserve U.S. technological advantages.

• Manage the execution of DEF Program studies, including planning and overseeing research, development, testing, and evaluation (RDT&E) funding.

• Foster relationships with DoD program offices to identify and nominate new projects for the DEF Program, and coordinate activities across multiple functional areas.

• Collaborate with the OUSD(A&S)/IC Budget Analyst and DEF Program stakeholders to maintain accurate budget tracking and expenditure reporting in DoD systems.

• Support acquisition and requirements reviews by delivering key analytical products and assessments.

• Maintain and update program governance documents, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and other guidance materials.

• Provide timely analytical support for urgent tasks including data calls, budget queries, project updates, and briefings to senior leadership.

• Coordinate meeting logistics and support for high-level DoD acquisition and security cooperation engagements.

• Review and contribute to acquisition program documentation to ensure exportability, international cooperation, and standardization requirements are met.

• Analyze policies and documentation related to international standardization, cooperative opportunities, technology transfer, Yockey Waivers, and logistics.

• Prepare recommendations and talking points for senior leaders participating in major acquisition forums such as Defense Acquisition Boards (DABs), Overarching Integrated Product Teams (OIPTs), and Arms Transfer and Technology Review Senior Steering Group (ATTR SSG).

• Identify and implement best practices in program management and systems engineering to support early integration of exportability features, including Critical Program Information (CPI), Anti-Tamper, Information Assurance, and Differential Capabilities.

• Bachelor’s degree (any field)

• Active DoD Secret Clearance

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in the Department of Defense, OSD, or Service Headquarters related to international armaments cooperation

• Direct experience with Foreign Military Sales and Defense Exportability policy

Desired Skills:

• Expertise in security disclosure, export control, and cooperative acquisition processes

• Strong oral and written communication skills, with experience drafting policy and guidance documents

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite for developing briefings, reports, and executive-level presentations

• Familiarity with electronic business tools used for staffing coordination and senior decision-making support

The Red Gate Group, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Red Gate Group, Ltd. considers applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. EEO is the Law

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