Scientific Analyst (Munitions Export License Application Specialist (MELA)), Senior

OBXtek Inc. • VA

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About The Position

OBXtek is supporting the Staffing and Technical Acquisition Services Support II (STAQSS II) prime contract for the Headquarters Air Force. This opening is for a Munitions Export License Applications Specialist, Senior who will support the Munitions Export License Application (MELA) team, which evaluates export license applications, commodity jurisdiction requests, and voluntary disclosures, and which prepares recommended responses for the Air Force to provide to DoD’s Defense Technology Security Administration (DTSA). The analyst will work on cases involving a wide variety of technologies, including fixed wing military aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles, military communications, navigation, radar, space, rockets and missiles, training systems and simulators, software, and gas turbine engines. Schedule is 3 days per week at the Pentagon, with 2 days per week telework based on available workspace.

Requirements

• Active Secret Clearance.
• Strong writing and analysis capabilities.
• Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or relevant technical discipline.
• Strong understanding of International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
• 10 years of experience in defense acquisitions planning, or interpreting & implementing federal export regulations (ITAR, EAR).

Responsibilities

• Analyzing and assessing potential export agreements to prevent international transfer of U.S. military technology when such transfer is not in the best interests of the U.S.
• Maintaining current information on U.S. and international policies, treaties, laws, etc., on the control of missile technology and related weapon delivery systems.
• Developing and maintaining a database of Air Force acquisition munitions export applications and applicable regulatory information to facilitate/support reviews and recommendations.
• Researching, analyzing, and providing draft recommendations on each MELA case and conduct export-related issue and policy studies.
• Recommending export policies and actions that enhance the security of Air Force weapons systems.
• Reviewing, analyzing, and providing recommendations on international technology transfer issues and policy to include such specialized topics as manufacturing technology, industrial espionage, country-to-country agreements, and national security.
• Monitoring and reporting on foreign disclosure limitations and FMS/NATO-related issues.
• Any other tasks closely associated with the performance of duties list above and as coordinated with the COR.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Matching 401K
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement plans

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Master's degree