Defense Trade Specialist (All Levels)

Are you interested in building a safer world through international trade? Defense Trade Solutions (DTS) is hiring! We have an opportunity for Specialists of varying levels (Specialist, Senior Specialist, Principal Specialist) to join our team.  This is a non-supervisory position that will report into our Solutions Delivery Team, responsible for supporting the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) needs of our customers.

These levels at DTS work on high-visibility or mission-critical aspects of a given program and perform all functional duties independently.  Depending on seniority, this role may provide quality assurance and oversight of the efforts of less senior staff and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job. 

Our Mission:

• To safeguard U.S. and allied military advantage with responsible, simplified defense trade and export control through a holistic, mission-driven approach.

Our Vision:

• A safer world through international trade.

Who You Are:

• Embody our values of Integrity, Passion, Simplicity, Trust, Curiosity, and Stewardship to our team, our customers, and our business.


• Professional with a strong interest in foreign policy and national security.


• Passionate about the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Arms Export Control Act (AECA), Technology Security & Foreign Disclosure (TSFD), Technology Release & Foreign Disclosure (TR/FD), Foreign Military Sales (FMS), and Global Trade.


• Desires to solve complex problems with solutions that result in providing military technology to U.S. allies and partners in a legal and compliant manner.


• Self-starter who thrives in an environment that rewards creativity, ambition, and integrity.


• An entrepreneur who wants to be involved in building a premier professional service firm.


• Yearns to grow and be coached to achieve full potential.


• Craves the fast pace of a start-up environment.


• A positive team player with a “Yes, if” attitude who is always on the hunt for solutions.


• Value “Work-Life Harmony” through success and fulfillment within both your career and personal life.

What You Bring to DTS:

•  2-20 years of relevant work experience specific to defense trade – ITAR, FMS, TR/FD or TSFD. 


• Working knowledge of the ITAR, EAR, and AECA.


• Experience building international trade compliance programs for aerospace or defense companies (prior ITAR-Empowered Official preferred).


• Strong ability to draft and manage ITAR export licenses and agreements.


• Experience participating in and managing ITAR compliance audits and assessments.


• Ability to conduct self-classifications and commodity jurisdictions with technical rigor.


• Experience drafting and implementing enterprise-wide international trade compliance policies & procedures.


• Working knowledge of the Foreign Military Sales process from Letter of Request (LOR) to Letter of Offer & Acceptance (LOA).


• Working knowledge of Technology Security & Foreign Disclosure (TSFD) and Technology Release & Foreign Disclosure (TR/FD) processes.


• Customer service and client management skills.


• Ability to communicate effectively and provide training to audiences at all levels (from action officer to C-Suite) in a defense industry enterprise.


• Ability to be a trusted advisor with established relationships with our clients and U.S. Government.


• Ability to solve defense trade problems and provide service to our customers.


• A reliable resource for all teammates with strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to hold and maintain a DoD Active Secret Security Clearance or higher is required.


• Subject Matter Expert whose qualifications and/or particular expertise are exceptional and/or highly unique.  These roles are recognized defense Industry leaders in global trade.


• Initiates, supervises, and/or develops global trade compliance requirements from a project’s inception to conclusion for complex to extremely complex programs.


• Provides strategic global trade advice, technical guidance and expertise to program and project staff.


• Provides detailed global trade compliance analysis, evaluation and recommendations for improvements, optimization development, and/or maintenance efforts for client-specific or mission critical challenges/issues.


• Consults with client to define need or problem related to their international business goals, supervises studies and leads surveys to collect and analyze data to provide advice and recommend solutions.


• Ability to lead solutions to defense trade problems and provide service to our customers, while also improving upon what was done in the past.


• Ability to lead teammates in problem solving, and break down barriers through a high level of communication skills that can simplify problems.


• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.

Compensation:

• Salary: $77,000 - $165,000 commensurate with experience.


• Bonus: Discretionary performance bonus of up to 20% of salary. The bonus is tied to the achievement of company goals as well as individual performance.


• Benefits: Major Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental; 9/80 Schedule, 3 weeks accrued PTO, 10 Holidays, Accrued Sick Leave, Holiday Shutdown, $100 Quarterly Stipend for Wellness, $100 Monthly Stipend for WFH Setup, 401k with company match.