Summary
The position is located in the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC). Under the Foreign Assistance Act, the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), and related legislation, DDTC administers U.S. Government controls on the commercial export of defense and services, as well as related technical data. DDTC implements the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) to regulate the export of articles and services covered by the U.S. Munitions List.
Duties
Advise management and law enforcement on foreign policy issues and national security implications of administrative compliance investigations, criminal enforcement activities, and registration issues regarding parties involved in defense trade.
Manage the registration of exporters, manufacturers, and brokers under Parts 122 and 129 of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
Manage administrative compliance cases, enforcement procedures, and investigations and remedies, including facilitating administrative hearings to address civil charges involving export control violations and preparing consent agreements.
Perform analyses and identify trends associated with registration, brokering, manufacturing, exports, retransfers, temporary imports and other activities implicating compliance with U.S. export laws and regulations.
Coordinate and liaise with interagency non-proliferation and export control community on arms trafficking/proliferation matters involving the AECA and ITAR, as well as international export control outreach.
At the GS-12 & GS-11 level, the incumbent performs duties as outlined above; however, the scope and complexity of assignments are of less responsibility and independence. The incumbent receives closer than normal supervision than at the GS-13 level.
Education
See the qualifications section of this vacancy announcement for education requirements.
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 external 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. defense trade export laws and regulations (i.e., Arms Export Control Act and ITAR). Skill in project management. Ability to apply investigative methods and techniques. Knowledge of defense industry export and compliance practices and trends. Skill in written and oral communication sufficient to prepare and present analyses. Ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders. 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.