Security Cooperation Analyst

Security Cooperation Analyst117k-130k/yearUSINDOPACOM Liaison team in TinianSecret clearance requiredOverviewMarathon TS is seeking a Security Cooperation Analyst supporting our client in the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). This role is critical for advancing strategic security cooperation, enabling operational readiness, and supporting military initiatives in a region of high strategic importance. The ideal candidate will leverage expertise in project delivery, stakeholder engagement, data analytics, and security cooperation to drive impactful outcomes for our client.

Key Responsibilities Serve as a key member of the USINDOPACOM Liaison team in Tinian, supporting the J56 Posture Manager and Senior Advisor, Regional Political-Military Affairs at Joint Task Force-Micronesia. Facilitate and coordinate Department of Defense requirements and military initiatives within the CNMI, ensuring alignment with client objectives. Provide analytical insights, recommendations, and deliverables to USINDOPACOM leadership to inform decision-making. Support the development and implementation of regional political-military policy and associated plans. Lead and coordinate multi-agency agreements to address and mitigate community impacts in the CNMI. Deliver strategic planning and analytical services, including research, data analytics, and scenario modeling.

Utilize tools such as the Common Workforce Analysis Tool and Microsoft Excel to build dashboards, conduct data analysis, and support change implementation. Support the review and analysis of technology transfer and disclosure matters, ensuring compliance with DoD policies. Draft, coordinate, and provide recommendations on export control policies and procedures related to Foreign Military Sales (FMS), Direct Commercial Sales (DCS), and other security cooperation initiatives. Rapidly research, retrieve, and update international technology transfer policy and implementation guidance in support of Joint Security Assistance Programs.

Conduct research and analysis to support assessments of acquisition programs, identify opportunities for security cooperation, and develop metrics for performance evaluation. Analyze security cooperation technology transfer and disclosure activities to ensure compliance with DoD and Joint Force directives. Support the assessment and optimization of FMS security cooperation tools and processes. Develop staff positions and provide analytical support for security cooperation matters to enable informed client decision-making. Prepare briefing materials, trip books, and information papers to support senior leader engagements with foreign counterparts. Qualifications Active Secret clearance required; must be eligible for TS/SCI.

Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree or military Command and Staff College diploma preferred. 6+ years of relevant experience, preferably as a U. S. armed forces officer or in a related DoD/State Department security cooperation role. Demonstrated experience in conference and event planning, project management, and stakeholder coordination. Proficiency in data analytics, dashboard development, and command management services. In-depth knowledge of DoD security cooperation programs, State Department security assistance programs, and the FMS process. Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with the ability to brief senior leaders and produce high-quality deliverables. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities independently, with high attention to detail and initiative. Willingness and ability to travel via locally provided aircraft, vehicles, and boats to remote locations. Ability to work in challenging environments, including high-threat areas and adverse weather conditions. Physical ability to traverse rough terrain, carry equipment up to 40 pounds, and access military facilities as required. Marathon TS is committed to the development of a creative, diverse and inclusive work environment. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Marathon TS will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.

Marathon TS does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status").