Foreign Area Officer (FAO)

Job Type: Location Type: Not Specified

 

Nalu Federal is a subsidiary company of the Kanaka Foundation – An NHO who’s mission is to support Native Hawaiians.

You will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Pet insurance
• Annual membership to Costco or Sam’s
• 401K
• …and much, much more!

Position Overview: Nalu Federal is seeking an experienced Foreign Area Officer (FAO) to provide Security Cooperation Program Management support to the Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) A5I, International Affairs Division. This position plays a critical role in advancing U.S. defense objectives by synchronizing theater security cooperation activities with Indo-Pacific allies and partners.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a subject matter expert in Security Cooperation, supporting planning, execution, and evaluation of PACAF international engagements.
• Analyze PACAF’s theater engagement battle rhythm and advise leadership on high-impact engagements.
• Support the development and implementation of Significant Security Cooperation Initiative (SSCI) Partnership Assessments, Initiative Design Documents (IDDs), and Title 10 Section 333 programs.
• Develop performance monitoring frameworks and lead assessments of BPC (Building Partner Capacity) initiatives.
• Coordinate and support strategic engagements, key leader events, and briefings to senior U.S. and foreign defense leadership.
• Provide country desk support with analysis of partner institutional capacity and development of engagement strategies.
• Ensure all data and deliverables are entered into PACAF’s knowledge management systems in compliance with DoD and PACAF guidance.
• Maintain continuity of mission support, ensuring proactive issue identification and solution development.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Foreign Area Officer, with a focus on the Indo-Pacific region.
• Expert-level understanding of Security Cooperation and Title 10/22 funding mechanisms.
• Prior staff experience at HQ MAJCOM or an equivalent DoD/interagency organization.
• Working knowledge of PACAF and INDOPACOM strategic objectives and regional dynamics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite for data analysis, briefing preparation, and report writing.
• Strong analytical, writing, and briefing skills for high-level stakeholders.
• Must possess or be able to maintain a DoD-issued CAC and an active Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Indo-Pacific language proficiency (e.g., Japanese, Korean, Tagalog, Mandarin, etc.).
• Experience in assessment, monitoring, and evaluation (AM&E) methodologies.
• Previous participation in or support to multinational engagements or exercises.

Work Schedule:

• Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8-hour shifts, with core hours from 0900-1500.
• Telework authorized per PACAF policy and COR approval.

Nalu Federal is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information (family medical history), or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws. EEO/AA employer/Vet/Disabled.