Security Cooperation Planner and Coordinator (Project Management Analyst 4)- 20959

$100,420 - $135,000/Yr

Hii - Honolulu, HI

Full-time - Mid Level

Honolulu, HI

5,001-10,000 employees

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Security Cooperation Planner and Coordinator will lead and support operations and case development for military partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region. This role focuses on enhancing defense capabilities through training engagements and security assistance programs, contributing to U.S. national security goals and regional stability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the operational aspects of ongoing projects, serving as a liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management.
• Review project status and budgets; manage schedules and prepare status reports.
• Assess project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives.
• Develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.
• Lead the development and coordination of 333 Program initiatives to build the defense capacities of Indo-Pacific partner nations.
• Coordinate and plan joint military exercises, training programs, and security assistance to enhance counter-terrorism, maritime security, and border defense efforts across the Pacific region.
• Collaborate with U.S. defense attachés, foreign military representatives, and regional security organizations to align objectives, develop training calendars, and optimize security cooperation.
• Facilitate the delivery of training, equipment, and support to partner nations, ensuring effective execution of U.S. security assistance programs like Foreign Military Sales (FMS), Foreign Military Financing (FMF), and the International Military Education and Training (IMET) program.
• Analyze regional security challenges and emerging threats and provide capability gap analysis to stakeholders.
• Serve as the point of contact for U.S. interagency coordination, working with the Department of State, allied militaries, and international defense organizations.
• Prepare and present comprehensive reports and briefings to senior military officials on program effectiveness and future opportunities for cooperation.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. defense policies, security assistance regulations, and international agreements.

Requirements

• 10 years relevant experience with a Bachelor's in a related field; 8 years relevant experience with a Master's in a related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 14 years relevant experience.
• A minimum of 5 years of planning defense projects is required.
• Must possess strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Must possess and maintain a TS/SCI clearance or ability to obtain.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in International Relations, Military Science, Strategic Studies, or related field (Master's preferred).
• 8+ years of experience in military operations, security cooperation, or related fields, particularly within the Indo-Pacific region.
• Knowledge of U.S. security assistance programs, including the 333 Program, Foreign Military Sales (FMS), and other defense cooperation efforts.
• Proven experience planning and executing joint military exercises, training initiatives, and multinational defense projects.
• Understanding of Indo-Pacific geopolitics, military strategies, and regional security dynamics.
• Strong cross-cultural communication skills, with the ability to work effectively alongside international partners and foreign militaries.
• Proficiency in defense planning tools and security cooperation software.
• Experience working in a security cooperation role focused on the Pacific region, with a deep understanding of the 333 Program.
• Previous deployments or operational experience in the Indo-Pacific region.
• Fluency in a regional language is a plus (e.g., Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, or Bahasa Indonesian).

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• Employee discount
• Life insurance