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). PM provides policy direction in the areas of international security, security assistance, military operations, defense strategy and policy, military use of space and defense trade. DTCC has broad enforcement oversight to ensure compliance with U.S. arms export laws and regulations.
Duties
Advises DDTC management and law enforcement agencies on foreign policy issues and national security implications of administrative compliance investigations and criminal enforcement activities, and other issues regarding parties in defense trade.
Monitors brokering activities to ensure compliance with established laws and regulations as well as identify trends and potential issues that may need analysis or further discussion within the Department.
Establishes and maintains management/internal control systems to ensure physical and human resources are safeguarded against waste, obligations and costs incurred comply with applicable laws and regulations; and expenditures are promptly recorded.
Serves as a Department spokesperson at meetings of Congressional committees, interagency task forces, supports U.S. delegations in negotiating with foreign governments and multilateral organizations, and chairs working groups for policy development.
Oversees policies and practices within DDTC, to help identify and prevent violations of U.S. export laws and regulations and support remedial action, such as civil enforcement and/or prosecution of individual or corporate violators of the AECA/ITAR.
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. Supervisory: Oral Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Customer Service, Leadership, Planning & Evaluating, Influencing/Negotiating, Strategic Thinking, Human Capital 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 assessment (Supervisory) 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 policies and procedures. Ability to negotiate complex issues. Knowledge of the principles related to compliance investigation, research, and analysis. Knowledge of license review principles, practices and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. 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.