Jun 11
Secret
Senior Level Career (10+ yrs experience)
$100,000 - $125,000
25%
Management
Washingtn, DC (On-Site/Office)
International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a U.S. based international development consulting company established in 1987, has worked in over one hundred countries and implemented over three hundred projects. IBTCI serves government agencies, private sector companies and several donor agencies. IBTCI specializes in Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) across many sectors including, but not limited to, conflict and crisis, democracy and governance, economic growth, education, environment, and global health.
Job Title: Defense Trade Analyst Level IV
Department/Location: Directorate of Defense Trade Controls / U.S. Dept. of State
Supervisor: Project Manager
Type: Employee
Location: On-site (Washington, DC)
Classification: Exempt
Clearance Required: Secrete/Top Secret (SCI Eligible)
Number of openings: 1
Overview:
The United States Department of State, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (PM-DDTC) is responsible for the regulation of defense trade through the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) and its implementing regulations, the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). DDTC regulates temporary and permanent exports and the temporary import of defense articles, defense services, and technical data involving items on the United States Munitions List (USML). DDTC requires experienced Defense Trade Analysts to effect its mission.
Duties:
Review and adjudicate export license applications involving sensitive defense-related technologies and commodities, ensuring compliance with U.S. laws, policies, and regulations.
Coordinate and consult with interagency, industry, and international stakeholders to assess national security and foreign policy implications of export cases.
Develop, interpret, and implement export control policies and regulations, including drafting policy proposals and regulatory updates.
Provide expert guidance, training, and leadership to colleagues, U.S. industry, and interagency partners on export controls, licensing procedures, and compliance matters.
Specific Duties:
As directed by his/her Office Director or Division Chief, perform preliminary review and assigns cases for review by other team members.
Review, analyze and evaluate the most sensitive cases in several commodity categories assigned to him/her (e.g. military electronics, arms and ammunition, aircraft, tanks, naval vessels, radar and missiles) to identify all pertinent legal, policy, regulatory, and related procedural considerations. Collects and analyzes data and information provided by U.S. industry and available precedent cases.
Determine the necessity for, and refer for recommendations, significant cases (e.g., those without precedent or involving sensitive countries) to concerned agencies, such as the Department of Defense and NASA, as appropriate, as well as to appropriate bureaus in the Department. In cases not requiring referral, the analyst relies solely on his/her judgment on whether to approve, return without action, or deny license applications or other requests.
Host and/or attend meetings to discuss case merits with all stakeholders in cases with significant national security and foreign policy considerations based on current geopolitical considerations (e.g., missile technology proliferation concerns, significant human rights concerns, etc.).
Serve as the Office of Defense Trade Controls Licensing Liaison Officer to interagency multi-lateral regime committees. Provides Licensing subject matter expertise.
Coordinate and reconcile outside recommendations and make decisions to approve or deny license applications and manufacturing, technical assistance and distribution agreements. Drafts all necessary clauses and provisos to be incorporated into approved licenses and agreements.
Determine, based on legislation or U.S. policy, whether a particular request requires Congressional notification and prepares the required notification including coordination with appropriate offices /agencies.
Offer recommendations to Office Director or Division Chief certain cases which in his/her judgment require verification to determine the validity of the transaction or potential investigation for violation activity.
Conduct discussions with U.S. industry on individual cases prior to submission as well as during the review process. Provides to industry guidance on export policy and administrative practices, and interprets the ITAR and pertinent laws and legislation. This includes occasional presentations to industry, training courses and assigned portions of licensing and policy seminars. Make or assist in making determinations regarding whether items are in the U.S. Munitions List.
Draft and coordinate, as necessary, emails, memoranda, congressional letters and other communications on matters relating to his/her responsibilities, including decision memoranda for the signature of the Secretary of State.
Represent the Office and Directorate at Bureau and Departmental export control and non-proliferation groups and training/outreach activities.
Represent, under minimal supervision, the Office, Directorate, Bureau, or Department, depending on context, in meetings within the Department and interagency and with foreign governments and industry, providing expert advice, explaining laws and regulations, and explaining or defending official policies and positions.
Work closely with the Office of Defense Trade Controls Policy and U.S. Customs officers assigned to DTC on the EXODUS program by providing guidance necessary to determine the seizure or release of shipments detained by Customs, or to determine jurisdictional control and compliance with U.S. regulations.
Maintain thorough review of current world events, technical journals, etc., current knowledge in foreign policy, industrial, and technological advances across the full breadth of the Office of Defense Trade Controls Licensing responsibilities.
Analyze and evaluate arms export control policies, procedures, and methods, in light of U.S. foreign policy objectives and makes recommendations for modifications to the Division Chiefs and senior level officials
Draft proposed arms export policies, practices, and procedures for the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the United States Munitions List (USML) and lead coordination through the review process.
Establish and foster close liaisons with the other DDTC offices and with various offices within the Department of State, Department of Defense (Office of the Secretary of Defense, Joint Staff, Army, Navy, and Air Force), Department of Energy, Department Commerce, Department of Treasury (including the U.S. Customs Service), Department of Justice, the intelligence community, the National Security Council, and Congress in connection with foreign policy, technical, intelligence, and defense factors which bear on the munitions control function. Maintain contacts with representatives of industry, trade associations, manufacturers, export/import companies, and foreign embassies.
Assist in identifying, formulating, forging consensus for, executing, and following up new licensing policy initiatives.
Perform licensing data analysis to support and inform policy making officials, under minimal supervision.
Draft cables, decision/info memoranda, briefing papers, rules to be published in the Federal Register, and other related documents under minimal supervision to ensure they are consistent with licensing policy, they support U.S. policy goals and objectives, and they are consistent with pertinent U.S. laws and regulations. Sends such materials to Senior Licensing Management for final approval.
As delegated by the Office Director and Division Chief may serve as Team Leader in the following capacities: assigns work to lower grade analysts; maintains cognizance of the status of projects and cases; reviews/audits completed work of others; provides guidance, answers questions, and provides additional training, as appropriate.
Minimum Requirements:
Minimum of seven (7) years of experience with AECA and ITAR regulatory work.
Knowledge of U.S. foreign policy and national security, including Department of State objectives.
Knowledge of legislation affecting arms transfers.
Knowledge of DDTC registration, compliance, and licensing processes.
Demonstrated ability to research, interpret and apply regulatory material in the process of evaluating license applications and taking final action on specific requests.
Demonstrated ability to work with short-fused actions, meet deadlines, manage time, and achieve milestones and deliverables.
Detail-oriented with strong customer-service focused skills.
Strong interpersonal and partnering skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills. The government may require writing samples.
Able to operate all office equipment including telephones, copy machines, fax machines, scanners, and printers.
Proficiency in basic Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Working knowledge of OneNote, OneDrive, SharePoint, Access, and Teams. • May be required to travel within CONUS and/or OCONUS.
Requires at the minimum, a security clearance of Secret with the ability to obtain a Top Secret or Top Secret/SCI at the request of the COR.??
Preferred Requirements:
State Department experience.
In-depth knowledge of legislation affecting arms transfers.
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree or combination of post-high school education
Level of Clearance: Requires at the minimum, a security clearance of Secret with the ability to obtain a Top Secret or Top Secret/SCI at the request of the COR.?
Supervisory Responsibility: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities
Physical Requirements: This is largely a sedentary position that requires the ability to speak, hear, see, and lift small objects up to 20 lbs., and escort individuals within secured government facilities.
Travel: May be required to travel domestically or internationally.
Work Authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
Pay Transparency Statement: We are dedicated to ensuring a thoughtful, compliant, and equitable approach to employment compensation. Our commitment includes conducting a comprehensive salary analysis that considers individual skill sets, qualifications, business needs, internal compensation data, and industry and labor market surveys. The anticipated pay range for this position is 99750 to 127313 USD annually.
Benefits (Applicable to Employees only, eligibility may vary for part-time employees):
Annual Leave
Sick Leave
Holidays
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Educational Assistance
Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401 K Retirement Plan
SMART Benefit
Global Business Travel Program
Employee Assistance Program
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
IBTCI is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. This means that IBTCI is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
If you are an applicant with a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability, or unable to use the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Human Resources at 703-749-0100.
Job Title: Defense Trade Analyst Level IV
Department/Location: Directorate of Defense Trade Controls / U.S. Dept. of State
Supervisor: Project Manager
Type: Employee
Location: On-site (Washington, DC)
Classification: Exempt
Clearance Required: Secrete/Top Secret (SCI Eligible)
Number of openings: 1
Overview:
The United States Department of State, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (PM-DDTC) is responsible for the regulation of defense trade through the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) and its implementing regulations, the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). DDTC regulates temporary and permanent exports and the temporary import of defense articles, defense services, and technical data involving items on the United States Munitions List (USML). DDTC requires experienced Defense Trade Analysts to effect its mission.
Duties:
Review and adjudicate export license applications involving sensitive defense-related technologies and commodities, ensuring compliance with U.S. laws, policies, and regulations.
Coordinate and consult with interagency, industry, and international stakeholders to assess national security and foreign policy implications of export cases.
Develop, interpret, and implement export control policies and regulations, including drafting policy proposals and regulatory updates.
Provide expert guidance, training, and leadership to colleagues, U.S. industry, and interagency partners on export controls, licensing procedures, and compliance matters.
Specific Duties:
As directed by his/her Office Director or Division Chief, perform preliminary review and assigns cases for review by other team members.
Review, analyze and evaluate the most sensitive cases in several commodity categories assigned to him/her (e.g. military electronics, arms and ammunition, aircraft, tanks, naval vessels, radar and missiles) to identify all pertinent legal, policy, regulatory, and related procedural considerations. Collects and analyzes data and information provided by U.S. industry and available precedent cases.
Determine the necessity for, and refer for recommendations, significant cases (e.g., those without precedent or involving sensitive countries) to concerned agencies, such as the Department of Defense and NASA, as appropriate, as well as to appropriate bureaus in the Department. In cases not requiring referral, the analyst relies solely on his/her judgment on whether to approve, return without action, or deny license applications or other requests.
Host and/or attend meetings to discuss case merits with all stakeholders in cases with significant national security and foreign policy considerations based on current geopolitical considerations (e.g., missile technology proliferation concerns, significant human rights concerns, etc.).
Serve as the Office of Defense Trade Controls Licensing Liaison Officer to interagency multi-lateral regime committees. Provides Licensing subject matter expertise.
Coordinate and reconcile outside recommendations and make decisions to approve or deny license applications and manufacturing, technical assistance and distribution agreements. Drafts all necessary clauses and provisos to be incorporated into approved licenses and agreements.
Determine, based on legislation or U.S. policy, whether a particular request requires Congressional notification and prepares the required notification including coordination with appropriate offices /agencies.
Offer recommendations to Office Director or Division Chief certain cases which in his/her judgment require verification to determine the validity of the transaction or potential investigation for violation activity.
Conduct discussions with U.S. industry on individual cases prior to submission as well as during the review process. Provides to industry guidance on export policy and administrative practices, and interprets the ITAR and pertinent laws and legislation. This includes occasional presentations to industry, training courses and assigned portions of licensing and policy seminars. Make or assist in making determinations regarding whether items are in the U.S. Munitions List.
Draft and coordinate, as necessary, emails, memoranda, congressional letters and other communications on matters relating to his/her responsibilities, including decision memoranda for the signature of the Secretary of State.
Represent the Office and Directorate at Bureau and Departmental export control and non-proliferation groups and training/outreach activities.
Represent, under minimal supervision, the Office, Directorate, Bureau, or Department, depending on context, in meetings within the Department and interagency and with foreign governments and industry, providing expert advice, explaining laws and regulations, and explaining or defending official policies and positions.
Work closely with the Office of Defense Trade Controls Policy and U.S. Customs officers assigned to DTC on the EXODUS program by providing guidance necessary to determine the seizure or release of shipments detained by Customs, or to determine jurisdictional control and compliance with U.S. regulations.
Maintain thorough review of current world events, technical journals, etc., current knowledge in foreign policy, industrial, and technological advances across the full breadth of the Office of Defense Trade Controls Licensing responsibilities.
Analyze and evaluate arms export control policies, procedures, and methods, in light of U.S. foreign policy objectives and makes recommendations for modifications to the Division Chiefs and senior level officials
Draft proposed arms export policies, practices, and procedures for the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the United States Munitions List (USML) and lead coordination through the review process.
Establish and foster close liaisons with the other DDTC offices and with various offices within the Department of State, Department of Defense (Office of the Secretary of Defense, Joint Staff, Army, Navy, and Air Force), Department of Energy, Department Commerce, Department of Treasury (including the U.S. Customs Service), Department of Justice, the intelligence community, the National Security Council, and Congress in connection with foreign policy, technical, intelligence, and defense factors which bear on the munitions control function. Maintain contacts with representatives of industry, trade associations, manufacturers, export/import companies, and foreign embassies.
Assist in identifying, formulating, forging consensus for, executing, and following up new licensing policy initiatives.
Perform licensing data analysis to support and inform policy making officials, under minimal supervision.
Draft cables, decision/info memoranda, briefing papers, rules to be published in the Federal Register, and other related documents under minimal supervision to ensure they are consistent with licensing policy, they support U.S. policy goals and objectives, and they are consistent with pertinent U.S. laws and regulations. Sends such materials to Senior Licensing Management for final approval.
As delegated by the Office Director and Division Chief may serve as Team Leader in the following capacities: assigns work to lower grade analysts; maintains cognizance of the status of projects and cases; reviews/audits completed work of others; provides guidance, answers questions, and provides additional training, as appropriate.
Minimum Requirements:
Minimum of seven (7) years of experience with AECA and ITAR regulatory work.
Knowledge of U.S. foreign policy and national security, including Department of State objectives.
Knowledge of legislation affecting arms transfers.
Knowledge of DDTC registration, compliance, and licensing processes.
Demonstrated ability to research, interpret and apply regulatory material in the process of evaluating license applications and taking final action on specific requests.
Demonstrated ability to work with short-fused actions, meet deadlines, manage time, and achieve milestones and deliverables.
Detail-oriented with strong customer-service focused skills.
Strong interpersonal and partnering skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills. The government may require writing samples.
Able to operate all office equipment including telephones, copy machines, fax machines, scanners, and printers.
Proficiency in basic Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Working knowledge of OneNote, OneDrive, SharePoint, Access, and Teams. • May be required to travel within CONUS and/or OCONUS.
Requires at the minimum, a security clearance of Secret with the ability to obtain a Top Secret or Top Secret/SCI at the request of the COR.??
Preferred Requirements:
State Department experience.
In-depth knowledge of legislation affecting arms transfers.
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree or combination of post-high school education
Level of Clearance: Requires at the minimum, a security clearance of Secret with the ability to obtain a Top Secret or Top Secret/SCI at the request of the COR.?
Supervisory Responsibility: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities
Physical Requirements: This is largely a sedentary position that requires the ability to speak, hear, see, and lift small objects up to 20 lbs., and escort individuals within secured government facilities.
Travel: May be required to travel domestically or internationally.
Work Authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
Pay Transparency Statement: We are dedicated to ensuring a thoughtful, compliant, and equitable approach to employment compensation. Our commitment includes conducting a comprehensive salary analysis that considers individual skill sets, qualifications, business needs, internal compensation data, and industry and labor market surveys. The anticipated pay range for this position is 99750 to 127313 USD annually.
Benefits (Applicable to Employees only, eligibility may vary for part-time employees):
Annual Leave
Sick Leave
Holidays
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Educational Assistance
Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401 K Retirement Plan
SMART Benefit
Global Business Travel Program
Employee Assistance Program
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
IBTCI is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. This means that IBTCI is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
If you are an applicant with a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability, or unable to use the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Human Resources at 703-749-0100.
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