Seeking international security subject matter experts (SMEs) with experience and expertise in arms trade, international security, defense economics and procurement

CRDF Global is seeking international security subject matter experts (SMEs) with experience and expertise in arms trade, international security, defense economics and procurement, compliance, and basic knowledge in technical analysis, evaluation and failure diagnostics of weapons systems to participate and present at a two-day regional conference in Buenos Aires, Argentina. SMEs will: a) conduct pre-event research, analyze data and produce a report; b) design, develop and deliver the training content and strategic recommendations to government defense decision-makers, state-owned defense manufacturers, military representatives, and law enforcement stakeholders from South American countries that will address state proliferators’ deficiencies in defense production, sustainment gaps, and performance quality of weapons.

The subject matter expert (SME), hereby referred to as “The Contractor” will join a team of 2-3 experts to design and deliver a two-day conference in Buenos Aires, Argentina in January or February 2026 for at least 35 defense and security officials and decision makers across various Latin American Countries. The Contractor will design and deliver tailored sessions and materials on: