Summary
This position is located in the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs (PM), Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (DTCC). DTCC has broad enforcement oversight to ensure compliance with U.S. arms export laws and regulations. It is responsible for registering U.S. defense manufacturers exporters and brokers; identifying ineligible and suspicious parties, exercising authority for administrative and enforcement actions involving civil violations.
Duties
Advises on foreign policy issues and national security implications of administrative compliance investigations, criminal enforcement activities, and registration issues regarding parties involved in defense trade.
Manages the registration of exporters, manufacturers, and brokers under Parts 122 and 129 of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), implicating compliance with U.S. export laws and regulations.
Coordinates the referral of cases concerning possible criminal Arms Export Control Act (AECA) and ITAR violations to law enforcement agencies.
Liaises with the interagency nonproliferation and export control community on arms trafficking and proliferation matters involving the AECA and ITAR.
Organizes plans and operations within DDTC to help identify and prevent violations of U.S. export laws and regulations and support remedial action.
Education
Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.
How you will be evaluated
The evaluation process consists of the ApplyGov Competency Based Assessments and a crediting plan for which applicants will be assigned a score between 70 and 100. A resume review will be conducted for minimum qualification requirements, as described in the “Qualifications” section of this announcement, of the top qualified candidates based on combined total score. Resumes longer than two pages will be deemed ineligible and will not be considered further. Responses to questions that are not fully supported by your resume may result in a rating adjustment. You will be assessed on the following job-related competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Non-Supervisory: Oral Communication, Writing, Interpersonal Skills, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Technology Orientation, Customer Service, Attention to Detail and Self-Management. Set aside at least 2 hours to take the external assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. There are timed sections that must be completed within the allotted timeframe. Your score from the Non-supervisory assessment will remain on file for 180 days, allowing you to apply for multiple DOS-announced positions without needing to retake the assessments. Top applicants may be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration. The assessment is used to measure the degree in which your background matches the competencies and KSAs required for this position. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies: Knowledge of U.S. export control laws and regulations. Ability to advise on export and compliance practices and trends relevant to the defense industry. Ability to establish liaison at all levels throughout the foreign policy and intelligence communities. Ability to develop new techniques, processes, and approaches to advance compliance and enforcement efforts. Knowledge of U.S. foreign affairs information sources, processes, and organizations. Skill in project coordination. Applicants found to be among the top qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and possible interview. Qualified non-competitive candidates must be deemed best qualified based on the applicant assessment in order to be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and possible interview. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We do not make assumptions regarding your experience. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application may result in your removal from consideration. You may preview questions for this vacancy.