Country Director Support Analyst - Singapore
Job Description
Job DescriptionCountry Director Support Analyst – Singapore
Location: National Capital Region (NCR)
Clearance Required: Active SECRET (TS/SCI eligibility preferred)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Travel: CONUS and OCONUS (Indo-Pacific, including Singapore)
Compensation: Target salary of $142,000 base, commensurate with experience
Position Summary
Cornerstone seeks a well-qualified candidate to serve as a Country Director Support Analyst, providing advisory and assistance services (A&AS) in direct support of the Secretary of the Air Force for International Affairs (SAF/IA) Country Director for the Republic of Singapore. The analyst supports the continuity, planning, coordination, execution, and oversight of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and broader security cooperation activities between the United States and Singapore.
The analyst functions as a trusted action officer and is responsible for day-to-day execution of an established country portfolio, coordination across the security cooperation enterprise, and preparation of senior-level decision materials. This role emphasizes mission continuity, discretion, and sustained stakeholder relationships.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Foreign Military Sales (FMS) & Program Execution
The analyst will:
- Provide end-to-end, continuity-focused support for Singapore FMS cases, including:
- LOA development, staffing, execution, and compliance
- Case tracking, milestone monitoring, and issue resolution
- Coordinate with implementing agencies and stakeholders, including:
- DSCA, AFSAC, AFLCMC, Program Offices, and industry partners
- Support lifecycle planning, sustainment considerations, and interoperability alignment for ongoing and future programs, ensuring seamless execution across contract periods.
Strategic Engagement & Country Coordination
The analyst will:
- Support planning and execution of standing and recurring engagements, including:
- Senior-level meetings
- Program Management Reviews (PMRs)
Site surveys, SARs, and working groupsMaintain established working relationships with interagency and international counterparts, including:
- Department of State (DoS)
- Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD)
- Combatant Commands
- Singapore Ministry of Defense stakeholders
Policy, Analysis, and Decision SupportThe analyst will:
- Conduct political-military analysis to inform:
- Disclosure and exportability decisions
- Technology release considerations
Regional security cooperation strategyDraft, review, and staff time-sensitive and recurring decision products, including:
- Staff Summary Sheets (SSSs)
- Formal correspondence
- Talking points and briefing materials
- Congressional Notification packages
Administrative & Data ManagementThe analyst will:
- Maintain accurate and current program records in approved systems (e.g., trackers, databases, SCIP as required), preserving institutional knowledge and audit continuity
- Ensure documentation accuracy, version control, and readiness for leadership review
- Support continuity during travel, surge periods, and leadership transitions with minimal disruption to mission execution
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Political Science, Security Studies, Logistics, Acquisition, or a related field
- Minimum of 4 years of experience supporting FMS, security cooperation, or international acquisition programs
- Demonstrated experience coordinating with SAF/IA, DSCA, AFSAC, or equivalent organizations
- Strong written and verbal communication skills appropriate for senior DoD leadership
- Active SECRET clearance
Desired QualificationsPrior experience as a:
- Security Assistance Program Manager (SAPM)
- Country or Regional Analyst
- Action Officer supporting international programs
- Experience supporting Indo-Pacific or ASEAN security cooperation efforts
Familiarity with:
- LOA development processes
- Congressional Notifications
- Disclosure and export control workflows
- Master’s degree in relevant discipline
- TS/SCI eligibility
Work Environment & Travel
- Primary duty location is the National Capital Region - Pentagon
- Periodic CONUS and OCONUS travel, including recurring travel to Singapore and Indo-Pacific locations, will be required
- The role operates in a fast-paced environment requiring consistent engagement with long-standing stakeholders across time zones
Performance ExpectationsThe analyst is expected to:
- Operate independently with minimal supervision
- Preserve continuity and institutional knowledge for the Singapore country portfolio
- Execute responsibilities with a high degree of administrative accuracy, discretion, and reliability
- Represent SAF/IA professionally in ongoing interagency and international engagements
About Cornerstone Signals & Cyber Technologies LLC
Cornerstone Signals & Cyber Technologies LLC is a certified Economically Disadvantage Woman Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) and Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing advisory and assistance services, intelligence support, program management, and training solutions to U.S. Government customers. Cornerstone supports mission-critical efforts across the Department of Defense and interagency community.