Chief International Affairs, SSC/SW

Do not email applications. To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here. For additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn. The United States Space Force (USSF) in Chantilly, VA is searching for a Chief International Affairs for SSC/SW (NH-1101-04, GS-14 Equivalent). Description: The ideal candidate is a senior expert in defense acquisition and security cooperation with a strong background in Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and international cooperative agreements. They possess deep experience in FMS case development, financial planning (including LOAs and P&A estimates), and navigating complex technology-transfer and export-control regulations. A skilled negotiator and communicator, they excel at building consensus among military, industry, and international partners to advise senior leadership. Ideal Candidate: Are you a strategic leader ready to shape the future of global space capabilities? As our Chief of International Affairs, you will serve as the principal advisor driving international collaboration within our Space Based Sensing and Targeting portfolio. In this role, you won't just manage programs, you will actively build and strengthen critical defense partnerships that integrate allied requirements into next-generation space acquisition programs. On a daily basis, you will lead high-impact Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases from initial financial pricing to final execution, while negotiating complex international cooperative agreements. You will coordinate directly with the U.S. Space Force, DoD, and foreign allies to resolve technology-transfer, security, and business hurdles. If you are a visionary collaborator ready to secure our cooperative strength in space, we want you on our team. Key Skills and Abilities: 1. Knowledge of defense acquisition and security cooperation processes, including Foreign Military Sales case development, implementation, financial execution, and lifecycle management. 2. Knowledge of FMS financial principles and business-case development, including development and review of LOAs, P&A estimates, pricing analyses, cost estimates, amendments, and financial documentation. 3. Knowledge of international cooperative agreements and export-control requirements, including MOUs, project agreements, technology-transfer considerations, foreign disclosure, information sharing, and applicable security requirements. 4. Ability to analyze complex acquisition, financial, programmatic, and industrial-base information and develop sound recommendations for senior leaders on international partnership opportunities, risks, and execution options. 5. Ability to negotiate, coordinate, and build consensus among diverse government, industry, and international stakeholders on sensitive business, financial, acquisition, and technology-related matters. 6. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing, including preparation of executive-level briefings, decision papers, acquisition documentation, international agreement packages, and correspondence for senior Department of War and partner-nation stakeholders. The 1101 series does not have an individual occupational requirement that must be met. You can view the experience level requirements here. Please scroll down to the 3rd section titled Administrative and Management Positions.