Trade Specialist

Defense Trade Senior Specialist

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 to 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 Compliance.
• 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 of direct and 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 in 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 training to audiences at all levels (action officer to C-Suite) in a defense industry enterprise.
• 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 establish and maintain rapport with clients and the U.S. Government.
• Ability to hold and maintain a DoD Active Secret Security Clearance or higher is required.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.