Position Summary

ANSER is seeking a USAF Saudi Arabia Deputy Country Director to support our work with the Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force for International Affairs (SAF/IA). In this key role, you will support U.S.–Saudi Arabian security cooperation and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs by analyzing existing U.S. military and Saudi Arabian defense capabilities and requirements, identifying and assessing alternative sustainment and enhancement strategies, and providing recommendations to support current and future programs. You will work closely with U.S. and Saudi Arabian defense stakeholders to strengthen bilateral relationships, advance security cooperation objectives, and assist in defining requirements for future programs.

This position requires 20 - 50% international travel.

Day to Day Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the U.S. – Saudi Arabian Security Cooperation (SC) and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program
• Coordinate daily activities between U.S. defense agencies, U.S. defense industry, U.S. Government reading and Saudi Arabian military
• Develop Congressional Notifications for FMS cases
• Orchestrate action on FMS programs to advance the US-Saudi Arabian Air Force relationship
• Maintain strong relationships with key authorities from U.S. and Saudi Arabian Defense agencies, ministerial-level organizations, and military components
• Event planning for trade events
• Track progress and efficacy of Saudi Arabian FMS cases
• Lead program management reviews and delegations to Saudi Arabia
• Host foreign partners for U.S. visits
• Track correspondence between USAF and Saudi Arabian Air Force and Air Defense
• Compose written responses to Saudi Arabian inquires
• Engage with Saudi Arabian Embassy in Washington DC
• 20% domestic and international travel

Required Qualifications

• Secret Security Clearance (Active)
• A minimum of five years of professional experience with either the U.S. Air Force, DoD, international relations
• Three years of experience with USAF Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and utilizing standard computer applications
• Proven excellence in written communication
• Project or Program Management Experience
• Experience with DoD acquisition policies, laws, regulations, and guidance
• Must be comfortable working in the Middle East and foreign travel

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of Saudi Arabian or Middle Eastern Country experience
• Event planning experience (Air Shows, Banquets, SME exchange events, Chief of Staff level tours)
• Knowledge of F-16, C-17, or C2 systems
• Working knowledge of the CENTCOM area of responsibility
• Knowledge of USG interagency (DOS)
• Experience working with OSD, DSCA or SAF/IA
• Ability to provide strategic planning, policy, resourcing, and implementation approaches
• Outstanding writing and speaking skills