SUMMARY OF DEFENSE TRADE ANALYST I:
***THIS POSITION REQUIRES AN ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE***
PM-DDTC is responsible for Ensuring commercial exports of defense articles and defense services advance U.S. national security and foreign policy objective. This responsibility involves the review and adjudication of export and import licenses and brokering authorizations. The Defense Trade Analyst I will provide support in the review and adjudication of all transfers of U.S. defense articles or services to foreign persons.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF DEFENSE TRADE ANALYST I:
Includes the following:

• Reviews proposed munitions export requests for commodities and services which are not new, are covered by well established, directly applicable precedents, and other information readily available in office files, references, and records.
• Identifies pertinent legal, policy, regulatory, and procedural considerations related to applications within a commodity category assigned to him/her (e.g., military electronics, arms and ammunition, aircraft, tanks, naval vessels, radar and missiles).
• Collects and analyzes data and information supplied by applicants and confirms and determines relevance of precedent cases.
• Elicits recommendations concerning the proposed transaction from all concerned agencies (e.g., DOD, NASA, and Energy) and pertinent bureaus within the Department of State, as appropriate, on the technical and policy implications thereof.
• Recommends to a sister office within the Directorate certain cases, which in his/her judgment require checks with the U.S. Embassy in the destination country to determine the validity of the transaction.
• On routine cases, the incumbent provides final recommendations on whether to approve, return without action, or deny license applications.
• Responds to routine telephone and email inquiries from applicants on individual cases prior to submission, as well as during the review process.
• Provides to applicants or other U.S. Government agencies guidance on export policy and administrative practices.
• Drafts and coordinates, as necessary, emails, memoranda, and other communications on matters relating to his/her responsibilities.
• Acquires, through review of current world events, technical journals, etc., knowledge in foreign policy, industrial and technological advances as related to his/her assigned responsibilities.

EDUCATON AND EXPERIENCE OF DEFENSE TRADE ANALYST I:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Experience with Arms Export Control Act [AECA] and International Traffic in Arms Regulations [ITAR] required.
• Experience with supporting the adjudication of US Defense Articles required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES OF DEFENSE TRADE ANALYST I:

• Active SECRET Clearance.
• Successfully pass a federal background check and a drug screen
• Strong customer-service focused skills.
• Strong interpersonal and partnering skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills. The government may require writing samples.
• Strong computer skills to include use of Microsoft Office Suites.
• Demonstrated ability to research, interpret and apply regulatory material in the process of evaluating license applications and taking final action on specific requests.
• Demonstrated ability to work with short-fused actions, meet deadlines; manage time, distribute responsibilities, and achieve milestones and deliverables.
• 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.
• Pursuant to U.S. Presidential Executive Order 14042, Cherokee Federal is now requiring that all employees be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by December 8th and going forward. Prospective employees will fall under this requirement and proof of vaccination will be required for on-boarding, should you be selected. Limited exemptions for religious or medical reasons will be considered.
• TEMPORARY NOTE: On Tuesday, Dec. 7, a federal judge issued an injunction blocking President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors (EO 14042). Cherokee Federal is monitoring the court case and awaiting a final ruling. As a result of the injunction, Cherokee Federal is halting the enforcement of the mandate, however, if the injunction is lifted and the mandate remains, Cherokee Federal must reenact its vaccine requirement.

WORK ENVIRONMENT FOR DEFENSE TRADE ANALYST I:

• Work will be performed in a climate-controlled office environment.
• May be required to travel within Domestic and/or International

ABOUT THE TEAM:
Cherokee Federal is a division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, the economic engine of Cherokee Nation, the largest Native American tribe in the U.S. As a trusted partner, the Cherokee Federal team of companies manages nearly 2,000 projects of all sizes across the construction, engineering and manufacturing and mission solutions portfolios — ranging from advanced data analytics and telehealth to cybersecurity, cloud and logistics.

Since 2012, our team of companies has won $10 billion in government contracts and completed more than 5,300 federal missions. Our 9,000+ employees work in 20+ countries, 50 states and 2 U.S. territories.

COMPLIANCE:
Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Cherokee Federal is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, union affiliation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We conform to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations governing all aspects of the relationship between the Company and its employees, including, but not limited to, recruitment, employment, promotion, transfer, training, working conditions, wages and salary administration, employee benefits, and application of policies. The policies and principles of EEO also apply to the selection and treatment of independent contractors, personnel working on our premises who are employed by temporary agencies and any other persons or firms doing business for or with the Company.

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Washington, DC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Financial concepts: 1 year (Preferred)
• Arms Export Control Act [AECA] and International Traffic in Arms Regulations [ITAR]: 3 years (Required)
• supporting the adjudication of US Defense Articles: 3 years (Required)

Security clearance:

• Secret (Required)

Work Location: In person

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