Barbaricum is a rapidly growing government contractor providing leading-edge support to federal customers, with a particular focus on Defense and National Security mission sets. We leverage more than 17 years of support to stakeholders across the federal government, with established and growing capabilities across Intelligence, Analytics, Engineering, Mission Support, and Communications disciplines. Founded in 2008, our mission is to transform the way our customers approach constantly changing and complex problem sets by bringing to bear the latest in technology and the highest caliber of talent. Headquartered in Washington, DC's historic Dupont Circle neighborhood, Barbaricum also has a corporate presence in Tampa, FL, Bedford, IN, and Dayton, OH, with team members across the United States and around the world. As a leader in our space, we partner with firms in the private sector, academic institutions, and industry associations with a goal of continually building our expertise and capabilities for the benefit of our employees and the customers we support. Through all of this, we have built a vibrant corporate culture diverse in expertise and perspectives with a focus on collaboration and innovation. Our teams are at the frontier of the Nation's most complex and rewarding challenges. Join our team. Barbaricum is seeking a Senior International Relations Strategy SME for an anticipated opportunity with J3I.  Specifically, the Senior International Relations Strategy SME supports the J3-I Engagements Branch with research, planning, staffing, drafting official correspondence, itinerary development, briefing and read-ahead preparation, and coordination with multiple offices, commands, and countries for multilateral events and multinational conferences. Provides international relations expertise and strategic engagement recommendations to Division, Directorate, and Command Group leadership. Responsibilities * Research and prepare read-ahead packages (on average up to 4 per month) including strategic objectives, key themes and messages, talking points, biographies, and previous conference read-outs * Draft and recommend an international engagement strategy for the Division, Directorate, and Command Group to support and achieve Command objectives * Provide international relations expertise and advice to leadership regarding bilateral and multilateral international engagements * Provide quality assurance, expertise, and support to the drafting of international correspondence * Respond to RFIs from Division, Directorate, and Command Group leadership regarding International Key Leader Engagements * Maintain coordination with J2, J3, and J5 Director's Action Groups regarding situational awareness of command priorities and strategies for engagements * Maintain situational awareness and expertise regarding current U.S. policy and strategy for international relations * Perform close-out and escort duties as part of the Division's Security Procedure Qualifications * Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility * Master's degree in international security studies * Recent experience (last 3 years) demonstrating successful development, coordination, and execution of strategic-level engagements on a Commander's Action Group at the Combatant Command/4-star level * 1-year recent experience demonstrating successful development, coordination, and execution of strategic-level engagements on a Commander's Action Group or Political Advisor (POLAD) at the COCOM/TSOC level * Minimum 3 years' experience using analytic and communication skills to prepare staff and coordinate written products and briefings for senior leader (GO/FO/SES level) use * 3 years' recent experience in developing business and communication strategies intended to achieve strategic objectives Additional & Desired Qualifications * Deep understanding of current U.S. national security policy frameworks (NDS, NMS, GEF) * Experience with interagency coordination at the strategic level * Exceptional writing skills at the executive correspondence level * Experience on the incumbent J3-I contract or direct familiarity with J3-I engagement strategy * Prior POLAD or CAG assignment at USSOCOM specifically * Published work on international security, defense cooperation, or SOF engagement strategy EEO Commitment All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.