Director of Security Cooperation & U.S. Defense Programs (Indo-Pacific)
Core
Lead strategy to capture U.S. Government Security Assistance and international defense funding across the Indo-Pacific region, bridging partner nation tactical C4ISR requirements with U.S. funding streams.
Role type
Director of Security Cooperation & U.S. Defense Programs
Builds
Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and Foreign Military Financing (FMF) pipelines for tactical communications solutions
Domain
Defense Security Cooperation / Indo-Pacific Geopolitics
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
U.S. Security Cooperation (FMS/FMF/Section 333), Government Relations, Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Management, Pipeline Management, Budget Forecasting, C4ISR Knowledge, Indo-Pacific Regional Expertise
Preferred skills
Former U.S. Military Foreign Area Officer (FAO) or Security Cooperation Officer (SCO), Tactical Communications (MANET/RF mesh), Mandarin
Technologies
FMS Lifecycle, FMF Mechanics, Section 333 Grants, C4ISR, MANET, RF mesh networks
Responsibilities
Navigate and influence U.S. Security Cooperation Organizations (SCOs) across INDOPACOM; Manage high-level engagements with U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) and regional Embassy Offices of Defense Cooperation (ODCs); Work directly with foreign military signals and communications commands to shape Letters of Request (LORs); Track and align sales pipeline with INDOPACOM Theater Campaign Plan and DSCA budget cycles; Collaborate with in-country Territory Directors and U.S. Government Relations teams to push regional priorities through interagency approval.
Seniority
Director, Strategic Leadership
