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 regulates the brokering of defense articles, defense services, and technical data. DDTC maintains the registration of manufacturers, exporters and brokers and issues export authorizations. DDTC administers the commodity jurisdiction process, a formal USG decision process to determine which specific items are controlled by the USML or by the Department of Commerce’s Export Administration Regulations. DDTC ensures compliance with the ITAR and AECA through its support of criminal enforcement actions undertaken by the Department of Justice, civil enforcement actions initiated in-house, disclosure program through which companies are encouraged to report violations they have discovered, and pre- and post-license checks to confirm that goods are being shipped as authorized by the export license.

• Level III works under Intermittent Supervision: The government makes assignments by defining objectives, priorities and deadlines, and assists the contractor with unusual situations that do not have clear objectives. The contractor plans and carries out successive steps and resolves problems and deviations in accordance with instructions, policies, and accepted practices. The government reviews the work for technical adequacy and conformance with practice and policy
• Demonstrates the abilities to perform all of the duties of a Level I and In addition, must be able to perform the following duties listed below within the required amount of supervision for consideration at Level III.
• Has working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs and be able to operate all office equipment including but not limited to: telephones, copy machines, fax machines, scanners, printers, and computers.
• May be required to travel within domestic and/or
• 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.
• Reviews license requests referred from DTCL to ensure appropriate compliance with registration Initiates inquiry with and obtains appropriate documentation from US parties or other DDTC elements. Prepares final action for senior staff approval
• Updates and maintains State Department’s Watch List database of entities of concern, both to comply with the AECA and to support foreign policy implementation via arms export licensing. Helps identify and implement technical improvements to the system.
• Helps monitor team efforts to expand and refine abilities, respond to shifts in workload, and maintain high quality work products.
• Coordinates and liaises with interagency non-proliferation and export control community on arms trafficking/proliferation matters involving the AECA and ITAR, as well as international export control outreach.
• Coordinates with the Office of Defense Trade Controls Licensing on compliance and enforcement matters, including license suspensions, revocations, denials, and eligibility to participate in defense trade.
• Helps coordinate plans and operations within DDTC to help identify and prevent violations of U.S. export laws and regulations and support remedial action, such as civil enforcement and/or prosecution of individual or corporate violators of the AECA/ITAR.
• Working with other DTCC staff, conducts pro-active outreach to the U.S. and foreign defense community to promote compliance with U.S. export laws and regulations.

• Bachelor’s Degree or combination of post- high school education and 5 years of experience with regulatory compliance or civil or criminal enforcement.
• Good judgment and ability to work with
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to resolve disputes in a timely and professional
• Good written and verbal communication skills and presentation The candidate should be prepared to provide writing samples.
• Good organizational skills including the ability to assist on multiple projects consistent with established timeframes.
• Ability to synthesize information and develop recommendations for management based on an analysis of the information.
• Has working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs and be able to operate all office equipment including but not limited to: telephones, copy machines, fax machines, scanners, printers, and computers.
• May be required to travel within domestic and/or
• 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.

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