Defense Trade Analyst IV (Dept. of State)

Who We Are

ZemiTek, LLC is a Woman-Owned, SBA-certified 8(a) Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) based in the Washington, DC metro area. We have a strong record delivering innovative and high-quality solutions. Since 2007, ZemiTek has provided technical assistance, project management, information technology (IT), knowledge management, monitoring and evaluation, training and learning development, and institutional support services.

Position Description

ZemiTek is seeking a Defense Trade Analyst (Level IV) for an opportunity within the Department of State Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (PM-DDTC). The purpose of this effort is to perform defense-trade registration, compliance, licensing, policy, end-use monitoring, enforcement, and emerging technology tasks related to the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).Location: Washington, DCWork Schedule: Full-time, On-site (5 days/week)Clearance: Active Top Secret Clearance required or Top Secret/SCI eligibility at the request of the COR. This position is contingent upon contract award.

Responsibilities

• As directed by his/her Office Director or Division Chief, performs preliminary review and assigns cases for review by other team members.
• Reviews, analyzes and evaluates the most sensitive cases in several commodity categories assigned to him/her (e.g. military electronics, arms and ammunition, aircraft, tanks, naval vessels, radar and missiles) to identify all pertinent legal, policy, regulatory, and related procedural considerations. Collects and analyzes data and information provided by U.S. industry and available precedent cases.
• Determines the necessity for, and refers for recommendations, significant cases (e.g., those without precedent or involving sensitive countries) to concerned agencies, such as the Department of Defense and NASA, as appropriate, as well as to appropriate bureaus in the Department. On cases not requiring referral, incumbent relies solely on his/her judgment on whether to approve, return without action, or deny license applications or other requests.
• Hosts and/or attends meetings to discuss case merits with all stakeholders in cases with significant national security and foreign policy considerations based on current geopolitical considerations (e.g., missile technology proliferation concerns, significant human rights concerns, etc.).
• Serves as the Office of Defense Trade Controls Licensing Liaison Officer to interagency multi-lateral regime committees. Provides Licensing subject matter expertise.
• Coordinates and reconciles outside recommendations and makes decisions to approve or deny license applications and manufacturing, technical assistance and distribution agreements. Drafts all necessary clauses and provisos to be incorporated into approved licenses and agreements.
• Determines, based on legislation or U.S. policy, whether a particular request requires
• Congressional notification and prepares the required notification including coordination with appropriate offices /agencies.
• Offers recommendations to Office Director or Division Chief certain cases which in his/her judgment require verification to determine the validity of the transaction.
• Offers recommendations to Office Director or Division Chief certain cases which in his/her judgment require potential investigation for violation activity.
• Conducts discussions with U.S. industry on individual cases prior to submission as well as during the review process. Provides to industry guidance on export policy and administrative practices, and interprets the ITAR and pertinent laws and legislation. This includes occasional presentations to industry, training courses and assigned portions of licensing and policy seminars. Makes or assists in making determinations regarding whether items are on the U.S. Munitions List.
• Drafts and coordinates, as necessary, emails, memoranda, congressional letters and other communications on matters relating to his/her responsibilities, including decision memoranda for the signature of the Secretary of State.
• Represents the Office and Directorate at Bureau and Departmental export control and non-proliferation groups and training/outreach activities.
• Represents, under minimal supervision, the Office, Directorate, Bureau, or Department, depending on context, in meetings within the Department and interagency and with foreign governments and industry, providing expert advice, explaining laws and regulations, and explaining or defending official policies and positions.
• Works closely with the Office of Defense Trade Controls Policy and U .S. Customs officer assigned to DTC on the EXODUS program by providing guidance necessary to de