Senior Technology Security and Foreign Disclosure (TSFD) Specialist

KBR•Arlington, VA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Technology Security and Foreign Disclosure (TSFD) Specialist provides expert-level support to the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Defense Exports and Cooperation (DASA DE&C). The role supports technology security, foreign disclosure, and export control activities, including analysis, recommendations, and preparation for transfers of military and dual-use technologies. The specialist staffs technology transfer requests with appropriate Army organizations and helps ensure international activities are efficient and compliant. This headquarters-level position requires technical knowledge, policy expertise, and the ability to address complex international security issues. The specialist collaborates with Army Program Executive Offices, Department of War agencies, interagency partners including the Departments of State and Commerce, U.S. industry partners, foreign government counterparts, and DASA DE&C colleagues. The position is full-time and on-site in Arlington, Virginia. Travel to CONUS locations for temporary duty may be required up to 10% of the time. Team members are expected to maintain a full virtual presence and participate actively in collaboration and meetings through MS Teams or other classified and unclassified applications during core business hours.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
Must possess and maintain a SECRET clearance with eligibility for a Top Secret//SCI clearance.
At least 5 years of direct experience in Technology Security, Foreign Disclosure, or U.S. export control (ITAR/EAR).
At least 4 years of experience developing and presenting policy or case recommendations to senior leadership at the O-6/GS-15 level or equivalent.
Comprehensive knowledge of U.S. and DoD export control policies and the TSFD process.
Demonstrated experience managing complex cases from initiation to completion.
Proven ability to lead projects, manage competing priorities, and mentor junior staff.

Nice To Haves

A degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) is highly preferred; other relevant fields include International Affairs, Political Science, and Business.
A Master's degree is preferred and may be considered in lieu of 2 years of general experience.

Responsibilities

Provide expert support for international disclosure and technology transfer actions, including Exceptions to National Disclosure Policy (ENDP), Tri-Service Committee briefings, and Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) reviews.
Assist in reviewing and processing Data Exchange Agreements (DEAs), Technical Assistance Agreements (TAAs), and Manufacturing License Agreements (MLAs).
Analyze and prepare documentation for International Cooperative Development efforts and other Army Security Assistance Program actions.
Assess commercial export applications involving the USML and CCL and develop recommendations on technology transfer for Government approval.
Assist with munitions license processing for hybrid Direct Commercial Sales (DCS)/Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs.
Manage and maintain documentation related to international technology transfer, DCS, and acquisition programs, including ITAR exemptions, export policy statements, and Delegation of Disclosure Letters (DDLs).
Review Army security cooperation, technology transfer, and disclosure documentation for compliance with DoD and Army directives governing information release.
Support periodic reviews of the munitions control coordination process with Program Management Offices to ensure compliance with ITAR, EAR, NDP-1, and other applicable regulations.
Identify potential compliance issues, recommend corrective actions, and evaluate opportunities to improve the Army export licensing process.
Assist in drafting, coordinating, and developing recommendations to enhance export control policies and procedures for FMS, DCS, and other approved programs.
Analyze actions from DSCA, OSW, and the Joint Staff to determine their impact on Army security cooperation and technology transfer.
Review and recommend improvements to policies, objectives, and procedures for Security Assistance initiatives, with emphasis on Army modernization priorities.
Review, staff, and recommend positions on ITAR exemption requests submitted by vendors and Program Managers.
Assess Army acquisition programs for security cooperation opportunities and compliance with program protection and end-use monitoring directives.
Identify technology protection shortfalls in Army acquisition programs and recommend detailed corrective actions.
Evaluate selected FMS business plans for the adequacy of protection measures and provide assessments to the Government.
Identify opportunities to use FMS security cooperation tools and help organize industry engagement events addressing relevant R&D issues.
Build and maintain working relationships with Army PEOs, DoW agencies, interagency partners, U.S. industry partners, foreign government counterparts, and DASA DE&C team members.