The Nakupuna Companies are a Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned family of companies comprising large and 8(a) small businesses. Our mission is to create and implement elegant solutions to the government’s most challenging problems while increasing economic opportunities for the Native Hawaiian community.  Over the past 10 years, Nakupuna has become a leader among NHOs and through our successes, the Nakupuna Foundation has given over $11MM to the Native Hawaiian community.

This position is part of a team that supports the USINDOPACOM Alpha contract. The Security Cooperation Analyst will provide comprehensive support and play a vital role in advancing strategic security cooperation, enabling operational readiness, and supporting military initiatives in a region of high strategic importance. The Security Cooperation Analyst will manage tasks, schedules, and operational needs in support of the USINDOPACOM Liaison team and Joint Task Force–Micronesia.

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

• Serve as a key member of the USINDOPACOM Liaison team in Tinian, supporting the J56 Posture Manager and Senior Advisor, Regional Political-Military Affairs at Joint Task Force-Micronesia.
• Facilitate and coordinate Department of Defense requirements and military initiatives within the CNMI, ensuring alignment with client objectives.
• Provide analytical insights, recommendations, and deliverables to USINDOPACOM leadership to inform decision-making.
• Support the development and implementation of regional political-military policy and associated plans.
• Lead and coordinate multi-agency agreements to address and mitigate community impacts in the CNMI.
• Deliver strategic planning and analytical services, including research, data analytics, and scenario modeling.
• Utilize tools such as the Common Workforce Analysis Tool and Microsoft Excel to build dashboards, conduct data analysis, and support change implementation.
• Support the review and analysis of technology transfer and disclosure matters, ensuring compliance with DoD policies.
• Draft, coordinate, and provide recommendations on export control policies and procedures related to Foreign Military Sales (FMS), Direct Commercial Sales (DCS), and other security cooperation initiatives.
• Rapidly research, retrieve, and update international technology transfer policy and implementation guidance in support of Joint Security Assistance Programs.
• Conduct research and analysis to support assessments of acquisition programs, identify opportunities for security cooperation, and develop metrics for performance evaluation.
• Analyze security cooperation technology transfer and disclosure activities to ensure compliance with DoD and Joint Force directives.
• Support the assessment and optimization of FMS security cooperation tools and processes.
• Develop staff positions and provide analytical support for security cooperation matters to enable informed client decision-making.
• Prepare briefing materials, trip books, and information papers to support senior leader engagements with foreign counterparts.

Skills/Qualifications: The Security Cooperation Analyst role is essential to ensuring the effective execution of USINDOPACOM’s regional mission. Ideal candidates will demonstrate experience in DoD environments, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage complex tasks independently.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or military Command and Staff College diploma preferred.
• 6+ years of relevant experience, preferably as a U.S. armed forces officer or in a related DoD/State Department security cooperation role.
• Demonstrated experience in conference and event planning, project management, and stakeholder coordination.
• Proficiency in data analytics, dashboard development, and command management services.
• In-depth knowledge of DoD security cooperation programs, State Department security assistance programs, and the FMS process.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with the ability to brief senior leaders and produce high-quality deliverables.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities independently, with high attention to detail and initiative.
• Willingness and ability to travel via locally provided aircraft, vehicles, and boats to remote locations.
• Ability to work in challenging environments, including high-threat areas and adverse weather conditions.
• Physical ability to traverse rough terrain, carry equipment up to 40 pounds, and access military facilities as required.

Work Location: Work is performed in Tinian, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI)

Clearance: Active Secret clearance is required, must be eligible for TS/SCI. Must be a U.S. citizen.

Salary Range: The Nakupuna Companies use a market-based compensation strategy to ensure that our employees are compensated within applicable market ranges commensurate with multiple factors, including but not limited to the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, and position location. The projected compensation for this position is $85,000 to $125,000 (annualized USD). The salary range displayed represents the typical range for this position and is just one component of Nakupuna Companies total compensation package for employees.

Physical Requirements: The ideal candidate must at a minimum, be able to meet the following physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers.
• Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergencies.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and work on a computer.