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About the Role

Forge is seeking a qualified full-time physical and industrial security subject matter expert with supervisory experience to lead a team in-country, charged with supporting Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases. This position will include Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Provide programmatic, technical and physical and industrial security related subject matter expertise for the US-Japan FMS classified material receipt and transfer process
Identify program risks and develop risk mitigation strategies; provide recommendations for resolution and opportunities for process improvement
Acts as shipping and receiving coordinator; checks for receipt, shipment, and delivery of government freight
Provide courier services in-country using USG vehicle between facilities and designated work locations
Foster transparent communication with stakeholders involved in transportation, receipt and delivery and transfer of material
Provide logistical support, including document preparation and necessary corrections, to preempt and quickly resolve issues in the classified transfer process to and from the Continental United States
Prepare draft responses, briefings, white papers and memorandums as required
Work with and coordinate JMSDF interactions with USG program management and civilian / commercial personnel to ensure correct equipment and supporting personnel are available where required
Leverage tools such as Microsoft Excel and Power BI to improve process efficiency, create metrics and data visualization for client deliverables
Work alongside Forge Program Manager to receive client feedback and provide project updates as required
Coordinate in-country team inputs for Monthly Status Report (MSR) and lead development of project-wide efforts (e.g., Standard Operating Procedures)
Serve as primary point of contact for client tasking and work with the Forge Program Manager to oversee staff performance and deliver feedback regularly to contractor team
Facilitate in-country efforts related to team onboarding and offboarding, as required

Requirements

Ability to think strategically, act tactically, and display strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Ability to build strong cross-group working relationships
Demonstrate exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to thrive and succeed in an entrepreneurial environment and not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities
US Citizen
Currently resides in Japan
Effective interpersonal communication and the ability to build collaborative business relationships both internally and externally
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Ability to write reports, proposals, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to question activities and issues in all functional areas and make sound business decisions based on that data

Skills

Physical and industrial security subject matter expertise
Supervisory experience
Task and client management
Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case support
Classified material receipt and transfer process
Risk identification and mitigation
Shipping and receiving coordination
Courier services
Logistical support
Document preparation
Microsoft Excel
Power BI
Client feedback management
Project updates
Monthly Status Report (MSR) coordination
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) development
Client tasking
Staff performance oversight
Team onboarding and offboarding
Regional or functional experience in the Asia-Pacific region
Security Cooperation program support
Department of the Navy support
Missile Defense Agency support

Location

Japan

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

7+ years professional experience which includes support for U.S. DoW, Security Cooperation, Foreign Military Sales and/or international security storage and transfer programs
3+ years of experience leading teams, including client-facing engagement

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Salary/Compensations

$100,000 - $130,000 per year

Benefits

Complete Flextime
401k With Employer Matching
Healthcare, Including Medical, Dental, and Vision
Health Savings Account (HSA) And Pre-Tax Premium Options
Supplementary healthcare and family support
Extended Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
Healthcare Insurance Deductible Paydown
Health and Wellness Programs
Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment, and Education & Training Stipends
Cell Phone / Internet Stipends
College Saving Plans with Employer Contributions
Alternative Work Locations and Tele-Commuting
Employee Referral Awards
Retention, Signing & Performance Bonuses
Commuter Benefits
Paid Sabbatical

About the Company

Forge is a global solutions provider, a proud, certified woman-owned, service-disabled, veteran-owned small business (WOSB, SDVOSB) ignited to redefine the traditional GovCon mold, deliver innovations, and elevate collective impact.
We are known as international problem fixers who only pursue work where we can truly make a difference.
We are deeply integrated members of trusted client communities, energized and honored to be partners in questioning and solving human challenges worldwide.
Forge strikes a precise balance between empowering autonomy and emphasizing the necessity of belonging to a connected network of people and initiatives.
Our culture is everything. People come first.
Our culture is built around a diverse group of employees empowered to think in different directions, a leadership team that trusts employees to lean in to unique greatness, and an operations team that deploys programs to support employee well-being and growth - both personally and professionally.
We treat Forge like a co-op, where staff input drives corporate action.
With a 93% retention rate, it's evident that once we hire great people, we keep them.
We're rated #2 Best Medium Business in all of Virginia, and we are a multi-year, multi-award winner of the Fortune® Magazine Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services™, Best Medium Workplaces™, and Best Workplaces for Parents™.
Based on employee feedback and independent analysis, we have been certified as a Great Place to Work™ for six consecutive years.
In addition to recognition for top workplace culture, our growth earned us a spot on the 2024 and 2025 Inc. Magazine 5000 List of the Fastest-Growing Companies in America, and the Women Presidents Organization (WPO) and J.P. Morgan Chase named us one of the 50 Fastest-Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies nationally.
But most importantly, we're proud to be a company that puts people first.
The future of Forge is exciting and evolving - as capability and community remain the battle rhythm sustaining transformative success.
We're searching for those who want to work hard, play hard, give back, and enjoy life.
Forge fosters a rich company culture built on a diverse, hard-working employee base.
Our staff is the core of our success and the impetus behind our decisions.
Forge Group, LLC is a proud DoD Skillbridge and V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) certified company committed to hiring and retaining military veterans and spouses.

Equal Opportunity

Forge Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity [and/or] Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or military or protected veteran status.
We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.