Job Description

Consulting Associate (Defense & Security Programs – Overseas Deployment)

Location: Gulf Region (overseas, in-country)
Base of Recruitment: United States
Reports to: Project Lead / Program Director

Overview

Command Group — a Washington, DC–based national-security and consulting firm — is seeking mid to high level U.S. military veterans to join our team as Consulting Associates supporting a series of defense and security modernization programs across the Gulf region .

These programs help partner nations strengthen institutional capacity, improve readiness, and modernize defense organizations. Consulting Associates work as part of embedded teams alongside senior Command advisors, analysts, and regional experts — applying operational experience, analytical skill, and professionalism to deliver impact at the national level.

We are moving quickly to expand our in-country teams and are looking for individuals who are ready and able to travel in the immediate term . Assignments are based in safe, non-austere locations with five-star accommodations and modern infrastructure , providing a comfortable living and working environment throughout the engagement.

This is an outstanding opportunity for transitioning or recently separated military professionals to apply their experience in a strategic consulting setting overseas while continuing to contribute to global security and defense missions.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Analysis & Planning

• Conduct structured research and analysis on defense, security, and institutional development topics.

• Support the design of strategies, capability frameworks, and organizational improvement plans.

• Translate operational insights into clear, actionable recommendations for leadership.

Project Execution & Delivery

• Contribute to the production of high-quality written and visual deliverables — reports, briefings, and presentations that communicate complex analysis clearly and persuasively.

• Participate in workshops, planning sessions, and scenario exercises with client counterparts.

• Ensure assigned workstreams are executed to Command’s high professional standards.

Collaboration & Integration

• Work within diverse, multidisciplinary teams that include international consultants, local counterparts, and subject-matter experts.

• Support coordination between U.S.-based and in-country project teams.

• Operate effectively in dynamic, cross-cultural settings requiring adaptability and professionalism.

Qualifications & Experience

• Former U.S. military officer (O-3 to O-6)with strong planning, operations, or institutional experience.

• Demonstrated analytical, writing, and presentation skills.

• Experience preparing structured, professional briefings or reports.

• Prior exposure to joint, interagency, or coalition environments preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree a plus.

• Must be willing to deploy full-time to the Gulf region in the near term with paid vacation and periodic remote work rotations back to the United States .

Competencies

• Analytical and strategic thinker with sound operational judgment.

• Strong communicator and effective collaborator.

• Organized and adaptable; thrives in fast-paced, results-oriented environments.

• Professional integrity and discretion in sensitive contexts.

• Mission-driven and eager to contribute in meaningful, international settings.

Term and Location

• Base: Gulf Region (embedded with Command project teams).

• Recruitment: United States (pre-deployment interviews and onboarding conducted domestically).

• Environment: Safe, modern, non-austere locations with five-star accommodations and facilities.

• Travel: Periodic regional or international travel may be required.

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