International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Full Time
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
Posted
Job description
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MTSI is seeking a seasoned International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Policy Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide advice and support services to the Air Force client, as needed. The employee will serve as a mid-level advisor in support of a client's ITAR program. The employee will be a global trade compliance specialist who will work closely with the Foreign Disclosure SME and be responsible for ensuring compliance with the regulations while also helping to foster international growth within the organization. This individual may be required to travel up to 25%, as requested by the Government.
Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?
- Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
- Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
- 100% Employee Ownership: we have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
- Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
- Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
- Flexible schedules
- 6% 401k match with immediate vesting
- Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
- Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
- Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
- Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
- Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
- Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance.
MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.
For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com.
Responsibilities:
The qualified candidate should possess a strong knowledge of ITAR and Export Administration Regulation (EAR) and should be able to manage complex projects and processes with minimal oversight.
Duties to be independently executed include but are not limited to:
- Provide guidance and requirements to teammates concerning global trade compliance regulations.
- Review contracts for global trade requirements.
- Assist with responses or inquiries on ITAR, EAR, customs, and other trade-related matters.
- Interpret international trade regulations and apply them as necessary.
- Submit requests to data owner(s) and record responses and make appropriate annotations to records.
- Submit all requests for inspection/final review by the Government Project Manager.
- Manage and maintain supporting databases and files.
- Establish trusted and influential relationships with customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
- Work both individually and with a broader engineering, program management, and security team, especially in close collaboration with the Foreign Disclosure SME.
- Provide support for presentations and other office documentation.
- Work on multiple networks across various classification levels, adhering to all security policies, procedures, and processes.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
- Proficiency in Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) regulations and foreign trade regulations.
- Proficiency in product classification, both domestic and international to include EAR and ITAR.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Government-issued security clearance.
- Explicit knowledge of relevant guidelines concerning ITAR; mastery of the functions, processes, principles, methods, and procedures used in analyzing, evaluating, and responding to ITAR requests.
- Computer skills required: Microsoft Office suite.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of the team to effectively interact with personnel at all levels.
- Strong administrative and organizational skills.
- Demonstrate a professional work ethic.
- Must be a self-starter who thrives in a dynamic environment, is skilled in problem definition, and works well with other team members and customers.
- Must have a high level of motivation and have a demonstrated record of successfully taking ownership and responsibility for projects.
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must have a demonstrated ability to coordinate with both internal and external organizations to accomplish common goals.
- Must have the ability to multi-task, respond to quick turn-around requests, and produce quality products.
- Must have a demonstrated ability to use creativity, foresight, & mature judgment in anticipating & solving problems; apply competency in evolving, complicated situations.
- Must have in-depth knowledge of ITAR procedures.
- Must have experience with collaboration tools including, but not limited to: Confluence and/or Jira.
- Must have knowledge of overall Air Force structure, directives, and policies.
- Must be a team player and be able to work within all levels of a project team.
- Must have excellent time management, organizational & coordination, communication, and presentation skills.
- Must have a demonstrated ability to own and complete complex tasks and shift from one task to another in a fast-paced, dynamic, and agile work environment.
- Must have excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to clearly translate client needs and assimilate project information.
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