Defense Trade Solutions

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 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. 

This level at DTS works on high-visibility or mission-critical aspects of a given program and performs all functional duties independently.  This role may oversee the efforts of less senior staff and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job.

Our Mission:

• Protect the technical predominance of the U.S. Military and global allies.
• Simplify and enable access to responsible and effective trade.
• Coach a holistic approach to international defense business.

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), Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and Global Trade.
• Desires solving 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 that is always on the hunt for solutions.
• Values “Work-Life Harmony” through success and fulfillment within both your career and personal life.

What You Bring to DTS:

•  5-9 years (Senior Specialist) or 10+ years (Principal Specialist) of relevant work experience specific to defense trade – ITAR, FMS or TSFD experience required. 
• 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 drafting and managing 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) Release.
• Familiarity with social media and strategic communication strategies.
• Customer service and client management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and provide trainings to audiences at all levels (action officer to C-Suite) in a defense industry enterprise.
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients and the U.S. Government.
• Ability to solve defense trade problems and provide service to our customers without direction and with minimal rework.
• 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.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.

Principal Specialist Additional Requirements:

• This level at DTS is a Subject Matter Expert whose qualifications and/or particular expertise are exceptional and/or highly unique.  This role is identified as recognized Industry leaders for a given area of expertise.
• Initiates, supervises, and/or develops requirements from a project’s inception to conclusion for complex to extremely complex programs
• Provides strategic advice, technical guidance and expertise to program and project staff
• Provides detailed 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 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.
• Ability to be a trusted advisor with established relationships with our clients and U.S. Government.

Compensation:

• Senior Specialist Salary: $80,000-$120,000 commiserate with 5-9 years of experience.
• Principal Specialist Salary: $110,000-$135,000 commensurate with 10-20 years of 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 Shut-down, $100 Quarterly Stipend for Wellness, $100 Monthly Stipend for WFH Setup, 401k with company match.