International Liaison Officer

Company Overview

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

QinetiQ US's dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

Why Join QinetiQ US?

If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems. In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

Position Overview

Join us in our fast-paced support to develop, advance, and sustain weapon systems for the U.S. Space Force (USSF) and its mission partners. You will be joining a team of personnel with experience and an in-depth understanding of the environments that include ground, near-space, space, and any system that operates in those environments to meet current and projected strategic, operational, and tactical needs for the Department of Defense (DoD). QinetiQ is a mission-led innovation company that works with the USSF and DoD to design, develop, field, and maintain requirements essential to national security and the survivability of the warfighter.

We are seeking an International Liaison Officer (LNO) to provide advisory support for international space collaboration initiatives under the SAF/SQ program. The ideal candidate brings deep experience facilitating engagement between U.S. Space Force and allied partner nations, and has a strong understanding of combined space operations, international agreement frameworks, and coalition space capability development.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary liaison between SAF/SQ and international partner nation representatives on space acquisition collaboration activities
• Coordinate and facilitate bilateral and multilateral space cooperation meetings, working groups, and information exchanges; develop associated briefings and summary products
• Support the revision or drafting of international agreements and acquisition documentation such as MOUs, MOAs, Technical Arrangements, and related correspondence
• Analyze partner nation space capabilities, policies, and requirements; provide assessments and recommendations to government leadership
• Provide inputs and support on programmatic status reporting of international cooperation activities across applicable portfolios
• Coordinate with OSD, State Department, and other interagency stakeholders on international space engagement activities in support of SAF/SQ priorities
• Monitor evolving allied space policies, coalition space doctrine, and partner nation space program developments; assess implications for U.S. acquisition programs and advise government leadership
• Maintain a broad awareness and understanding of all international space cooperation programs and activities in execution across the applicable portfolio; assist integrated product teams and working groups
• Support the development, delivery, review, and evaluation of impact analyses, studies, compliance reviews, and readiness assessments related to international collaboration activities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in international relations, political science, management, business, or a related field; Master's degree preferred
• 8+ years of experience in international affairs, coalition operations, or defense cooperation within the DoD or national security community
• Demonstrated experience coordinating with allied partner nations on defense or space programs
• Familiarity with international agreements processes (MOUs, MOAs, Technical Arrangements) in a DoD context
• Knowledgeable with respect to DoD, Air Force, and Space Force processes and procedures for international cooperation and information sharing
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to develop and deliver briefings for senior government and international audiences
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple competing priorities; excellent organizational skills
• TS/SCI Eligibility; #qinetiqclearedjob

Preferred Qualifications

• Military service with international liaison, attaché, or coalition headquarters experience
• Knowledge of Five Eyes (FVEY) space cooperation frameworks or Combined Space Operations (CSpO)
• Prior experience supporting space cooperation activities within the Space Force, Air Force, or OSD

Company EEO Statement

Accessibility/Accommodation:

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to staffing@us.QinetiQ.com or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 1 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.