Senior Munitions Export License Application Specialist (MELA)

Ryde Technologies, LLC

Senior Munitions Export License Application Specialist (MELA)

Arlington, VA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Responsibilities:

    We are searching 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).