Senior International Engagement Analyst

Job ID 2616072

Location Alexandria, VA, US

Date Posted 2026-08-26

Category Defense/Intel

Subcategory Policy Analyst

Schedule Full-Time

Shift Day Job

Travel Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required Top_Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain TS/SCI

Potential for Remote Work ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is seeking a Senior International Engagement Analyst to support the International Outreach & Cooperation Directorate within the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research & Engineering (OUSW(R&E)). In this fast-paced environment, the ideal candidate will be involved in planning and executing meetings between senior U.S. officials and their international counterparts, drafting reports and read-ahead materials, coordinating logistics for international engagements, and maintaining situational awareness of cooperative activities.

This position is 100% on-site at the Mark Center, Alexandria. Some travel, both CONUS and OCONUS, may be required.

Job Responsibilities

Meeting Coordination

• Plan and execute meetings and events between senior U.S. officials and their international counterparts.
• Coordinate logistics such as access to military installations, clearances, and foreign visit requests.
• Draft and prepare agendas, read-ahead materials (e.g., background briefings, issue papers), and comprehensive meeting minutes and reports.

Country and Program Analysis

• Write and maintain OUSW(R&E) country-specific products, including comprehensive country papers and one-pagers, focusing on S&T priorities, defense organizational structures, and cooperative activities.
• Track and assess international agreements and engagements between OUSW(R&E) senior leadership and specific countries.

Action Officer Support

Serve as an action officer for assigned geographic areas of responsibility, liaising with Office of the Secretary of War Components, Services, and OUSW(R&E) Field Activities to ensure action completion between major engagements.

Travel Coordination

Work with OUSW(R&E) travel planners to organize international travel and coordinate necessary country and security clearances for international engagements.

Support to Senior Leadership

Assist in preparing briefing materials and providing recommendations to senior leadership on international cooperative activities and agreements.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in international relations, communications, or political science (preferred). Must have a minimum of ten (10) years or more experience, three (3) of which should be related directly related to international armament cooperation. Master's and eight (8) years or more experience.
• Active Top Secret clearance. Must have ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance.
• US Citizenship.
• Strong International Relations Knowledge Familiar with international defense cooperation, particularly within the framework of TTCP and NATO, and adept at navigating governmental and defense organizational structures.
• Highly Organized and Detail-Oriented Capable of managing multiple international engagements, tracking actions, and ensuring timely completion of tasks with precision.
• Exceptional Communication Skills Able to draft detailed reports, briefings, and meeting summaries, as well as convey complex technical and policy information clearly to both U.S. and international stakeholders.
• Collaborative Team Player Comfortable working with technical experts, government personnel, and international counterparts, fostering partnerships across organizations.
• Adaptability and Problem-Solving Able to address challenges in international cooperation, navigate cultural and regulatory differences, and propose effective solutions.
• Event and Meeting Coordination Skilled in organizing and executing high-level meetings, ensuring logistical arrangements, clearances, and documentation are handled efficiently.
• Familiarity with International Travel Protocols Experience with coordinating foreign visit requests, travel logistics, and security clearances for international engagements.

Target salary range $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.