This position is located in the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs (PM), Directorate for Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), Office of Defense Trade Controls Licensing (DTCL). DTCL is responsible for administering the export control licensing function for direct commercial sales of defense articles, technical data, and defense services covered by the U.S. Munitions List, in accordance with the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Arms Export Control Act (AECA).

Duties

Analyzes and evaluates arms export control policies, procedures, and methods, in light of U.S. foreign policy objectives and makes recommendations for modifications to the Division Chiefs and senior level officials. Drafts proposed arms export policies, practices, and procedures for the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the United States Munitions List (USML). Represents Office, Directorate, Bureau, and Department at interagency export control and non-proliferation groups and training/outreach activities. Confers with analysts and officers throughout the interagency to develop information, clarify divergent viewpoints, and build consensus for U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives. Reviews and adjudicates the most sensitive, complex, and highly controversial and/or problematic export license applications, agreements, and general correspondence requests.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Statement of Employment & Financial Interest required prior to appointment.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement.  Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience analyzing U.S. defense trade controls laws, regulations, policies, processes, and practices. Experience interpreting and advising stakeholders on arms export control policies, procedures, and methods. Experience recommending modifications to arms export control policies, procedures, and methods. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-14 position.

Education

Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.

Contacts

• Address U.S. Department of State 1999 Dyess Ave. Charleston Reg. Ctr., E119B Charleston, South Carolina 29405 United States
• Name: Emily Markley
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]