Scientific Analyst, Sr
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OBXtek is supporting the Staffing and Technical Acquisition Services Support II (STAQSS II) prime contract for the Headquarters Air Force. This opening is for a Munitions Export License Applications Specialist, Senior who will support the Munitions Export License Application (MELA) team, which evaluates export license applications, commodity jurisdiction requests, and voluntary disclosures, and which prepares recommended responses for the Air Force to provide to DoD's Defense Technology Security Administration (DTSA).

The analyst will work on cases involving a wide variety of technologies, including fixed wing military aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles, military communications, navigation, radar, space, rockets and missiles, training systems and simulators, software, and gas turbine engines.

Schedule is 4 days per week at the Pentagon, with 1 day per week telework on a rotational basis.

The tasks for this position include:

• Analyzing and assessing potential export agreements to prevent international transfer of U.S. military technology when such transfer is not in the best interests of the U.S.
• Maintaining current information on U.S. and international policies, treaties, laws, etc., on the control of missile technology and related weapon delivery systems.
• Developing and maintaining a database of Air Force acquisition munitions export applications and applicable regulatory information to facilitate/support reviews and recommendations. Offices of Defense Cooperation (ODC) will provide the database maintenance and/or updates for the government.
• Researching, analyzing, and providing draft recommendations on each MELA case and conduct export-related issue and policy studies.
• Recommending export policies and actions that enhance the security of Air Force weapons systems.
• Reviewing, analyzing, and providing recommendations on international technology transfer issues and policy to include such specialized topics as manufacturing technology, industrial espionage, country-to-country agreements, and national security.
• Monitoring and reporting on foreign disclosure limitations and FMS/NATO-related issues.
• Any other tasks closely associated with the performance of duties list above and as coordinated with the COR.

Qualifications:

Active Secret Clearance.

• Strong writing and analysis capabilities.
• Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or relevant technical discipline.
• Position requires a strong understanding of International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
• 10 years of experience in defense acquisitions planning, or interpreting & implementing federal export regulations (ITAR, EAR).

Headquartered in McLean, Virginia and founded in 2009, OBXtek is a fast-growing leader in the government contracting field. Our mission is Our People…Our Reputation. Our people are trained professionals who enhance our customers' knowledge and innovation using technology, collaboration, and education.

We offer a robust suite of benefits including comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, matching 401K, paid time off, tuition reimbursement plans and much more.

As a prime contractor for 93% of our current work, OBXtek pairs lessons learned across disciplines with industry standard quality practices such as CMMI-Dev Level III, ITIL, 6Sigma, PMI, and ISO. Our rapid growth has been recognized by INC500, the Washington Business Journal, and Washington Technology magazine.

OBXtek is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.