Defense Trade Analyst III

Defense Trade Analyst II
***This position requires an active Secret clearance***

The Defense Trade Analyst II will be responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating cases 
in various commodity categories related to defense trade. You will assess legal, policy, 
regulatory, and procedural considerations to ensure compliance with applicable laws and 
regulations. If you're looking for a challenging opportunity to contribute to national security and foreign policy, this role is for you.

Compensation & Benefits:
Estimated Starting Salary Range for Defense Trade Analyst III: $126,438.90
Pay commensurate with experience.
Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible benefits as

Defense Trade Analyst II Responsibilities Include: 

• Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates cases in several commodity categories assigned to him/her (e.g., military electronics, arms and ammunition, aircraft, tanks, naval vessels, radar, and missiles) to identify all pertinent legal, policy, regulatory, and procedural considerations. Collects and analyzes data and information provided by U.S. industry and available precedent cases. 

• Determines the necessity for, and refers for coordination, significant cases (e.g., those without clear precedent or involving sensitive countries) to concerned agencies, such as the Department of Defense, NASA and, as appropriate, to bureaus in the Department, for their recommendations. On most cases (those not requiring coordination) incumbent relies solely on his/her judgment on whether to approve, return without action, or deny license applications. 

• Coordinates outside recommendations and provides recommendations on decisions to approve or deny license applications and retransfer request. 

• Begins familiarization with technical assistance agreements, manufacturing license agreements, and distribution agreements. Drafts all necessary clauses and provisos for incorporation into approved licenses and transfer requests. 

• Determines, based on legislation or U.S. policy, whether a particular request requires Congressional notification, and prepares the required notification, including coordination with appropriate offices /agencies. 

• Conducts discussions with U.S. industry on individual cases prior to submission, as well as during the review process. Provides to industry guidance on export policy and administrative practices, and interprets the ITAR and pertinent laws and legislation. 

• Assists in making determinations regarding whether items are on the U.S. Munitions List. 

• Offers recommendations to Office Director or Division Chief certain cases which in his/her judgment require checks with the U.S. Embassy in the destination country to determine the validity of the transaction. 

• Offers recommendations to Office Director or Division Chief certain cases which in his/her judgment require potential investigation for violation activity. 

• Responds to routine telephone and email inquiries from applicants on individual cases prior to submission, as well as during the review process, including those referred to them by office colleagues. 

• Provides to applicants and other U.S. Government agencies guidance on export policy and administrative practices. 

• Drafts and coordinates, as necessary, emails, memoranda, congressional letters, standard operating procedures, escalation justifications, and other communications on matters relating to his/her responsibilities, including decision memoranda for the signature of the Secretary of State.

• Acquires, through review of current world events, technical journals, etc., knowledge in foreign policy, industrial and technological advances as related to his/her assigned responsibilities and other commodities outside of his/her assigned responsibilities. 

• Represents, under the supervision of an employee of higher grade, the Office, Directorate, Bureau, and Department at interagency export control and non-proliferation groups and training/outreach activities, including closed and public events. 

• Represents, under the supervision of an employee of higher grade, the Office, Directorate, Bureau, or Department, depending on context, in meetings within the Department and interagency and with foreign governments and industry, providing expert advice, explaining laws and regulations, and explaining or defending official policies and positions. 

• Works closely with the Office of Defense Trade Controls Policy and U.S. Customs officer assigned to DTC on the EXODUS program by providing guidance necessary to determine the seizure or release of shipments detained by Customs, or to determine jurisdictional control and compliance with U.S. regulations. 

Defense Trade Analyst II Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested: 

• Bachelor's Degree or combination of post- high school education and three years of experience with AECA and ITAR regulatory experience. 

• Demonstrated ability to research, interpret and apply regulatory material in the process of evaluating license applications and taking final action on specific requests. 

• Demonstrated ability to work with short-fused actions, meet deadlines, manage time, and achieve milestones and deliverables.
• Detail-oriented with strong customer-service focused skills. 

• Strong interpersonal and partnering skills. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 

• Able to operate all office equipment including telephones, copy machines, fax machines, scanners, and printers. 

• Proficiency in basic Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 

• Working knowledge of OneNote, OneDrive, SharePoint, Access, and Teams. 

• May be required to travel within CONUS and/or OCONUS. 

• Requires at the minimum, a security clearance of Secret with the ability to obtain a Top Secret or Top Secret/SCI at the request of the COR. 

Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Company Information:

Cherokee Nation System Solutions (CNSS) provides support, services, and solutions to federal and commercial customers.  The company takes a personalized approach to solving our clients' toughest challenges, helping you make the most of your skills.  CNSS is part of Cherokee Federal – a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies.  For more information, visit cherokee-

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