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Security Cooperation Advisor

SMX · United States

Posted about 3 months ago

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This role has been open
81 days
SMX's roles stay open a median of 66 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of SMX's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at SMX
high
108 stale, 19 reposted of 119 open
Hiring momentum
210 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from SMX's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for SMX.

About this role

The Security Cooperation / Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Subject Matter Expert will work at SOCPAC in Hawaii, focusing on the planning and execution of security cooperation programs to enhance partner-nation special operations capabilities in the Indo-Pacific. Responsibilities include advising leadership on FMS processes, coordinating with various military and governmental agencies, and managing the lifecycle of FMS cases. The role also involves preparing briefings and representing SOCPAC at engagements with partner nations.

Our read on this posting2.4out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of SMX as an employer.

What you need

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in security cooperation, security assistance or FMS.
  • Minimum of 3 years supporting a Geographic Combatant Command, Theater Special Operations Command, DSCA, a Military Department implementing agency or a Security Cooperation Office.
  • Working knowledge of the SAMM (DSCA Manual 5105.38-M), the Arms Export Control Act and the Foreign Assistance Act.
  • Experience with the full FMS case lifecycle, from LOR through case closure.
  • Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU) SC Workforce certification at the Intermediate level or higher, or ability to obtain it within 6 months.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with senior military and civilian leaders and international stakeholders.

Nice to have

  • Prior assignment at SOCPAC or another Theater Special Operations Command, HQ USINDOPACOM, a component command (PACFLT, PACAF, USARPAC, MARFORPAC) or an SCO in the region.
  • Experience with SOF security cooperation programs (Section 333, Section 1202, JCETs).
  • DSCU Advanced-level SC Workforce certification.
  • Experience with major Indo-Pacific cases or initiatives, such as AUKUS-related programs, the Maritime Security Initiative or FMF for the Philippines.
  • Familiarity with DSAMS, SCIP and G-TSCMIS / Socium.

What you get

  • Health insurance
  • Paid leave
  • Retirement

Worth weighing

  • Position requires a current DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance which requires US citizenship.
  • Travel up to 25%, including OCONUS travel across the Indo-Pacific.
  • No salary listed in the posting, but a proposed salary range is provided.
  • Position is onsite at Camp Smith in Aiea, Hawaii.

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Listed by SMX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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