Senior/Principal Specialist

Defense Trade Solutions•Washington, DC

8d•$110,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Are you interested in building a safer world through international trade? Defense Trade Solutions (DTS) is hiring! We have an opportunity for Specialists of varying levels to join our team. This is a non-supervisory position that will report into our Solutions Delivery Team, responsible for supporting the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) needs of our customers. This level at DTS works on high-visibility or mission-critical aspects of a given program and performs all functional duties independently. This role may oversee the efforts of less senior staff and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job. Our Mission: Protect the technical predominance of the U.S. Military and global allies. Simplify and enable access to responsible and effective trade. Coach a holistic approach to international defense business. Who You Are: Embody our values of Integrity, Passion, Simplicity, Trust, Curiosity, and Stewardship to our team, our customers, and our business. Professional with a strong interest in foreign policy and national security. Passionate about the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Arms Export Control Act (AECA), Technology Security & Foreign Disclosure (TSFD), Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and Global Trade. Desires solving complex problems with solutions that result in providing military technology to U.S. allies and partners in a legal and compliant manner. Self-starter who thrives in an environment that rewards creativity, ambition and integrity. An entrepreneur who wants to be involved in building a premier professional service firm. Yearns to grow and be coached to achieve full potential. Craves the fast pace of a start-up environment. A positive team player with a “Yes, if” attitude that is always on the hunt for solutions. Values “Work-Life Harmony” through success and fulfillment within both your career and personal life. What You Bring to DTS: 5-9 years (Senior Specialist) or 10+ years (Principal Specialist) 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 (prior ITAR Empowered Official preferred). Strong ability drafting and managing 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. Familiarity with social media and strategic communication strategies. Customer service and client management skills. Ability to communicate effectively and provide trainings to audiences at all levels (action officer to C-Suite) in a defense industry enterprise. Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients and the U.S. Government. Ability to solve defense trade problems and provide service to our customers without direction and with minimal rework. A reliable resource for all teammates with strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to hold and maintain a DoD Active Secret Security Clearance or higher is required. Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time. Principal Specialist Additional Requirements: This level at DTS is a Subject Matter Expert whose qualifications and/or particular expertise are exceptional and/or highly unique. This role is identified as recognized Industry leaders for a given area of expertise. Initiates, supervises, and/or develops requirements from a project’s inception to conclusion for complex to extremely complex programs Provides strategic advice, technical guidance and expertise to program and project staff Provides detailed analysis, evaluation and recommendations for improvements, optimization development, and/or maintenance efforts for client-specific or mission critical challenges/issues Consults with client to define need or problem supervises studies and leads surveys to collect and analyze data to provide advice and recommend solutions Ability to lead solutions to defense trade problems and provide service to our customers, while also improving upon what was done in the past. Ability to lead teammates in problem solving, and break down barriers through a high level of communication skills that can simplify problems. Ability to be a trusted advisor with established relationships with our clients and U.S. Government. Salary: $110,000-$120,000 commiserate with experience. Bonus: Discretionary performance bonus of up to 20% of salary. The bonus is tied to the achievement of company goals as well as individual performance. Benefits: Major Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental; 9/80 Schedule, 3 weeks accrued PTO, 10 Holidays, Accrued Sick Leave, Holiday Shut-down, $100 Quarterly Stipend for Wellness, $100 Monthly Stipend for WFH Setup, 401k with company match.

Requirements

5-9 years (Senior Specialist) or 10+ years (Principal Specialist) 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 (prior ITAR Empowered Official preferred).
Strong ability drafting and managing 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.
Familiarity with social media and strategic communication strategies.
Customer service and client management skills.
Ability to communicate effectively and provide trainings to audiences at all levels (action officer to C-Suite) in a defense industry enterprise.
Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients and the U.S. Government.
Ability to solve defense trade problems and provide service to our customers without direction and with minimal rework.
A reliable resource for all teammates with strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to hold and maintain a DoD Active Secret Security Clearance or higher is required.
Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.