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Work You'll Do
The Assessments Liaison Officer (LNO) serves as the Deputy Chief for Security Cooperation within the Strategic Planning and Policy division, acting as a key advisor and integrator for all security cooperation (SC) activities. This role provides strategic guidance and expert advice to the Headquarters Element Commander, Chief of Staff, Planning and Policy leaders, agency directors, and subordinate command structures. The LNO bridges operational security cooperation efforts with long-range policy and strategic objectives to build access, reinforce alliances, and enhance partner capacities across the Area of Responsibility (AOR).
Key Responsibilities
• Strategic Security Cooperation Advisement
o Advise senior leadership on all aspects of security cooperation program activities, initiatives, and bilateral/multilateral agreements.
o Shape policy inputs and make recommendations to align SC activities with organizational goals and evolving global or regional challenges.
? Example: Advise on implementation of a new regional capacity-building exercise, ensuring alignment with both U.S. objectives and partner priorities.
• OAIs Integration and Policy Planning
o Lead the integration of security cooperation operations, activities, and investments (OAIs) into policy and posture planning efforts to maximize their impact.
o Collaborate with planners and policy advisors to ensure SC efforts dovetail with broader strategic guidance, theater posture reviews, and contingency planning.
? Example: Integrate a partner nation military modernization program with ongoing posture adjustments to enable shared interoperability and readiness.
• Building Partner Capacity Expertise
o Serve as the focal point for building partner capacity, offering guidance to commanders, staff principals, subordinate elements, and Security Cooperation Offices (SCOs) on best practices and opportunities for partnership enhancement.
o Deliver advice and lessons learned from successful past programs such as multinational training efforts or logistics-sharing initiatives.
• Metrics & Outcomes Management
o Develop and track key metrics for SC program effectiveness-such as increased partner nation capabilities, frequency and sophistication of joint exercises, and improvements in information/intelligence sharing.
o Provide assessments to leadership that inform decision-making and resource allocation.
Potential Scenarios & Navigation
• Regional Crisis Response
o Navigate complex multinational coordination for a joint humanitarian operation, leveraging established SC agreements to provide immediate aid and operational support.
o Propose and facilitate rapid mobilization of pre-positioned supplies and forces from partner nations.
• Bilateral Partnership Negotiation
o Lead policymakers through the negotiation or renewal of critical bilateral logistics agreements, ensuring legal compliance, mutual benefit, and the advancement of strategic access.
• Partner Capacity Shortfalls
o Identify and address gaps in partner nation forces' capabilities, designing targeted SC initiatives (such as technical training or adviser exchanges) to address shortfalls and measure progress.
The Team
Deloitte's Government & Public Services (GPS) practice - our people, ideas, technology and outcomes - is designed for impact. Serving federal, state, & local government clients as well as public higher education institutions, our team of professionals brings fresh perspective to help clients anticipate disruption, reimagine the possible, and fulfill their mission promise.
Our Industry Solutions clients seek verticalized solutions that transform how they sell products, deliver services, generate growth, and fulfill mission-critical operations. The Industry Solutions offering delivers integrated business expertise with repeatable scaled technology solutions that are specifically engineered for each sector's IndustryAdvantageTM.
The Project Delivery Talent Model is designed for professionals with specialized skills that align to a current client need. Team members focus on delivering services to clients, without additional expectations related to business development or promotion. Their employment is tied to their role on a project, and they are eligible for a benefits package that is competitive for project delivery-focused professionals.
Qualifications
Required:
• Bachelor's degree in International Relations, Political Science, Security Studies, Public Administration, Defense Studies, or a related Field
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
• Active TS/SCI security clearance required
• 7+ years of experience in security cooperation, international military engagement, defense policy, foreign assistance programs, or allied/partner relationship management
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex military or policy environments and synthesize insights for senior leadership
• Demonstrated understanding of cultural considerations in building and maintaining international partnerships
Preferred:
• Master's degree in a related field such as International Affairs, Security/Strategic Studies, Public Policy, or equivalent
• Completion of intermediate or senior-level PME, such as Command and Staff College or War College.
• Direct involvement with programs such as Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreements (ACSA), Mutual Logistics Support Requests (MLSR), or partner capacity-building initiatives
• Prior work with embassies, Security Cooperation Offices, or liaison roles with foreign defense officials
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $102,750 to $171,250.
Information for applicants with a need for accommodation: https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/careers/articles/join-deloitte-assistance-for-disabled-applicants.html
Work You'll Do
The Assessments Liaison Officer (LNO) serves as the Deputy Chief for Security Cooperation within the Strategic Planning and Policy division, acting as a key advisor and integrator for all security cooperation (SC) activities. This role provides strategic guidance and expert advice to the Headquarters Element Commander, Chief of Staff, Planning and Policy leaders, agency directors, and subordinate command structures. The LNO bridges operational security cooperation efforts with long-range policy and strategic objectives to build access, reinforce alliances, and enhance partner capacities across the Area of Responsibility (AOR).
Key Responsibilities
• Strategic Security Cooperation Advisement
o Advise senior leadership on all aspects of security cooperation program activities, initiatives, and bilateral/multilateral agreements.
o Shape policy inputs and make recommendations to align SC activities with organizational goals and evolving global or regional challenges.
? Example: Advise on implementation of a new regional capacity-building exercise, ensuring alignment with both U.S. objectives and partner priorities.
• OAIs Integration and Policy Planning
o Lead the integration of security cooperation operations, activities, and investments (OAIs) into policy and posture planning efforts to maximize their impact.
o Collaborate with planners and policy advisors to ensure SC efforts dovetail with broader strategic guidance, theater posture reviews, and contingency planning.
? Example: Integrate a partner nation military modernization program with ongoing posture adjustments to enable shared interoperability and readiness.
• Building Partner Capacity Expertise
o Serve as the focal point for building partner capacity, offering guidance to commanders, staff principals, subordinate elements, and Security Cooperation Offices (SCOs) on best practices and opportunities for partnership enhancement.
o Deliver advice and lessons learned from successful past programs such as multinational training efforts or logistics-sharing initiatives.
• Metrics & Outcomes Management
o Develop and track key metrics for SC program effectiveness-such as increased partner nation capabilities, frequency and sophistication of joint exercises, and improvements in information/intelligence sharing.
o Provide assessments to leadership that inform decision-making and resource allocation.
Potential Scenarios & Navigation
• Regional Crisis Response
o Navigate complex multinational coordination for a joint humanitarian operation, leveraging established SC agreements to provide immediate aid and operational support.
o Propose and facilitate rapid mobilization of pre-positioned supplies and forces from partner nations.
• Bilateral Partnership Negotiation
o Lead policymakers through the negotiation or renewal of critical bilateral logistics agreements, ensuring legal compliance, mutual benefit, and the advancement of strategic access.
• Partner Capacity Shortfalls
o Identify and address gaps in partner nation forces' capabilities, designing targeted SC initiatives (such as technical training or adviser exchanges) to address shortfalls and measure progress.
The Team
Deloitte's Government & Public Services (GPS) practice - our people, ideas, technology and outcomes - is designed for impact. Serving federal, state, & local government clients as well as public higher education institutions, our team of professionals brings fresh perspective to help clients anticipate disruption, reimagine the possible, and fulfill their mission promise.
Our Industry Solutions clients seek verticalized solutions that transform how they sell products, deliver services, generate growth, and fulfill mission-critical operations. The Industry Solutions offering delivers integrated business expertise with repeatable scaled technology solutions that are specifically engineered for each sector's IndustryAdvantageTM.
The Project Delivery Talent Model is designed for professionals with specialized skills that align to a current client need. Team members focus on delivering services to clients, without additional expectations related to business development or promotion. Their employment is tied to their role on a project, and they are eligible for a benefits package that is competitive for project delivery-focused professionals.
Qualifications
Required:
• Bachelor's degree in International Relations, Political Science, Security Studies, Public Administration, Defense Studies, or a related Field
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
• Active TS/SCI security clearance required
• 7+ years of experience in security cooperation, international military engagement, defense policy, foreign assistance programs, or allied/partner relationship management
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex military or policy environments and synthesize insights for senior leadership
• Demonstrated understanding of cultural considerations in building and maintaining international partnerships
Preferred:
• Master's degree in a related field such as International Affairs, Security/Strategic Studies, Public Policy, or equivalent
• Completion of intermediate or senior-level PME, such as Command and Staff College or War College.
• Direct involvement with programs such as Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreements (ACSA), Mutual Logistics Support Requests (MLSR), or partner capacity-building initiatives
• Prior work with embassies, Security Cooperation Offices, or liaison roles with foreign defense officials
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $102,750 to $171,250.
Information for applicants with a need for accommodation: https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/careers/articles/join-deloitte-assistance-for-disabled-applicants.html
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New York City, NY, United States
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