SAF/IA Country Director – Taiwan

Forge is a global solutions provider. We are a proud certified 8a womanowned servicedisabled veteranowned small business (8a WOSB SDVOSB) ignited to redefine the traditional GovCon mold deliver innovations and elevate collective impact. We are known as international problem fixers who only pursue work where we can truly make a difference. We are deeply integrated members of trusted client communities energized and honored to be partners in questioning and solving human challenges across the world.

Forge strikes a precise balance between empowering autonomy and emphasizing the necessity of being part of a connected network of people and initiatives. Its led to a new echelon of collective excellence one that continues to lead to monumental growth and built a dream team of toptier collaborative getitdone experts.

Our culture is everything. People come first. Our culture is built around a diverse group of employees empowered to think in different directions a leadership team who trusts employees to leanin to unique greatness and an operations team that deploys programs to support employee wellbeing and growth both personally and professionally. We treat Forge like a coop in which the input of staff drives corporate action.

With a 93% retention rate its evident that once we hire great people we keep them. Were rated #2 Best Mediumsize Business in all of Virginia and we are a multiyear multiaward winner of the Fortune Magazine Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Servicesand Best Medium Workplaces awards. Based on employee feedback and independent analysis we have been certified as a Great Place to Workfour years in a row. Collective success landed us on the Inc. 5000 List of the FastestGrowing privately held businesses in the United States. But most importantly were proud to be a company that puts people first.

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Requirement: SAF/IA Country Director Taiwan

Job Description: Forge is seeking a qualified fulltime Country Director for Taiwan to provide advisory and assistance support to the Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs (SAF/IA). This position is for a future opportunity. SAF/IAs mission is to create advocate and facilitate Department of Defense (DoD) and Air Force policies and programs (including international affairs foreign disclosure export control cooperative research and development Foreign Military Sales (FMS) International Military Education and Training (IMET)) to support U.S. national security objectives.

Key Responsibilities: Key responsibilities of the candidate will be (but arent limited to):

• Assess alternative sustainment and enhancement strategies provide recommendations and assist in defining requirements for future programs
• Participate in program analyses reviews and reliability determinations with USAF weapons systems and disclosure offices as they pertain to release of information on USAF systems
• Define and refine meeting agendas record discussion content focus decisionmaking and debrief action items for events between the U.S. Air Force and foreign partner representatives
• Prepare manage and maintain databases for correspondence Case Program Status Reports Letters of Request (LORs) and Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) as well as case program trackers
• Develop briefings official correspondence background papers
• Maintain a key essential personnel contact list with names and contact information for US interagency and foreign partner personnel involved in FMS case development and execution

Qualifications/Requirements:

The Candidate must have the ability to think strategically act tactically and display strong analytical and critical thinking skills. They must also build strong crossgroup working relationships and demonstrate exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. The Candidate must be able to thrive and succeed in an entrepreneurial environment and not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities.

We are looking for candidates with an active DoD Secret clearance FMS experience with the Department of the Air Force and experience supporting Taiwan/the AsiaPacific region in a Security Cooperation capacity.

Minimum Qualifications:

• US Citizen
• Active DoD SECRET security clearance
• Bachelors degree or higher
• 4 years of experience performing FMS case development programming and implementation for the Department of the Air Force (DAF)
• 2 years of Security Cooperation experience with the Defense Security Cooperation Agency or an Implementing Agency (IA)
• FMS experience with Taiwan or the AsiaPacific region
• Experience using the Security Cooperation Information Portal (SCIP)
• Thorough understanding of: oDoDI 1315.20 Military Department Foreign Area Officer Programs oCJCSI 3126.01 Language and Regional Expertise Planning oDAFPD 161 International Affairs oAFI 16109 International Affairs Specialist Program oDAF Global Partnership Strategy oU.S. Export Control laws regulations and procedures oDSCA Electronic Security Assistance Management Manual (eSAMM) oUSAF Weapons Export Policy oInternational Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) and U.S. Government National Disclosure Policy (NDP) oIndustry and their relationship to the FMS process.

Highly Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree with an emphasis in International Affairs
• Prior experience as a Country Director at SAF/IA DSCA Country Team Lead or Regional Lead
• U.S. DoD staff experience in a military or civilian capacity
• U.S. military aircraft operations maintenance and/or logistics support with the systems purchased from the U.S. by Taiwan specifically the F16 aircraft

Job: Fulltime

Location: Washington DC (Pentagon) and remote from the National Capital Region (Hybrid)

Salary Range: $110k $125k/yr

Assigned Forge Job Title: Project Specialist

Essential Duties:

• Problem Solving Identifies and resolves problems promptly; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problemsolving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Written Communication Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
• Diversity Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassmentfree environment; builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethics; upholds organizational values.
• Strategic Thinking Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organizations strengths & weaknesses; analyzes market and competition; identifies external threats and opportunities; adapts strategy to changing conditions.
• Planning/Organizing Prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently; plan for additional resources; set goals and objectives; organize or schedule other people and their tasks; develop realistic action plans.
• Professionalism Tactfully approaches others; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
• Innovation Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others attention.
• Qualifications To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the required knowledge skill and/or ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Language Skills Ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports proposals business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers clients customers and the general public.
• Mathematical Skills Ability to apply concepts such as fractions percentages ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning Ability Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to question activities and issues in all functional areas and make sound business decisions based on that data.
• Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job the employee is regularly required to sit talk type or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk use hands to finger handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee will normally work in a temperaturecontrolled office environment with frequent exposure to electronic office equipment.

This job posting sets forth the basic authorities and responsibilities of this position which may be changed from time to time as shall be determined. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Benefits:

Forge fosters a rich company culture built on a diverse hardworking employee base. Our staff is the core of our success and the impetus behind our decisions. In todays corporate culture there is no longer a line between work and home life. As a result we focused our benefits approach on the whole family.

The Forge total compensation model is based on a chooseyourownadventure approach allowing each employee to create a comprehensive package of benefits and perks tailored to his or her needs. Examples of benefits included in our total compensation package include:

• Complete Flextime
• 401k With Employer Matching
• Healthcare Including Medical Dental and Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA) And PreTax Premium Options
• Supplementary healthcare and family support
• Extended ShortTerm Disability and LongTerm Disability
• Healthcare Insurance Deductible Paydown
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement Student Loan Repayment and Education & Training Stipends
• Cell Phone / Internet Stipends
• College Saving Plans with Employer Contributions
• Alternative Work Locations and TeleCommuting
• Employee Referral Awards
• Retention Signing & Performance Bonuses
• Commuter Benefits
• Paid Sabbatical

Forge Group LLC is a proud DoD Skillbridge and V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) certified company committed to hiring and retaining military veterans and spouses.

Forge Group LLC is an Equal Opportunity and/or Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or military or protected veteran status. We participate in the EVerify Employment Verification Program.

Required Experience:

Director