Defense Trade Specialist

Defense Trade Solutions•Washington, DC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Defense Trade Solutions (DTS) is seeking Defense Trade Specialists to join their team. This is a non-supervisory position reporting to the Solutions Delivery Team, responsible for supporting the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) needs of customers. This role involves working on high-visibility or mission-critical aspects of programs with minimal supervision. DTS's mission is to safeguard U.S. and allied military advantage through responsible, simplified defense trade and export control, aiming for a safer world through international trade.

Requirements

2-5 years of relevant work experience specific to defense trade – ITAR, FMS or TSFD experience required.
Working knowledge of the ITAR, EAR, and AECA.
Experience building international trade compliance programs for aerospace or defense companies.
Strong ability to draft and manage ITAR export licenses and agreements.
Experience participating in and managing ITAR compliance audits and assessments.
Ability to conduct self-classifications and commodity jurisdictions with technical rigor.
Experience drafting and implementing enterprise-wide international trade compliance policies & procedures.
Working knowledge of the Foreign Military Sales process from Letter of Request (LOR) to Letter of Offer & Acceptance (LOA).
Working knowledge of Technology Security & Foreign Disclosure (TSFD) Release.
Customer service and client management skills.
Ability to communicate effectively and provide training to audiences at all levels (from action officer to C-Suite) in a defense industry enterprise.
Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients and the U.S. Government with guidance.
Ability to solve defense trade problems and provide service to our customers with supervision.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
The ability to hold and maintain a DoD Active Secret Security Clearance or higher is required.
Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Prior ITAR-Empowered Official preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) needs of customers.
Perform all functional duties with minimal supervision from senior staff.
Solve complex problems related to providing military technology to U.S. allies and partners in a legal and compliant manner.
Draft and manage ITAR export licenses and agreements.
Participate in and manage ITAR compliance audits and assessments.
Conduct self-classifications and commodity jurisdictions with technical rigor.
Draft and implement enterprise-wide international trade compliance policies & procedures.
Provide training to audiences at all levels (from action officer to C-Suite) in a defense industry enterprise.
Solve defense trade problems and provide service to customers with supervision.
Act as a reliable resource for all teammates with strong written and verbal communication skills.