Description :
Location
Arlington, VA
Virtual Office/Telecommute?
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Virtual Work Not Available
Shift
First
Business Unit
Corporate
Division
Office Of Int Governce
Program
Global Trade Controls
Occupation Title
Global Trade Controls
Skills Management Title
Import/Export Administration
Job Classification
5BFHP5
Job Type
Non-Management
Experience Level
Mid Level (5-15 years of experience)
Exemption Status
Exempt
Union
No
Security Clearance Required?
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Ability to Obtain Interim and/or Final Clearances (Post Start) - US Citizenship Required
Work Eligibility Required?
Yes
US Person Status Required?
Yes
Export Control Required?
Yes
Relocation Money Available?
Yes
Date Posted
08/20/2008
Closing Date
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09/20/2008
Position Description
Proficient regarding the USG regulatory regime and international regulatory regimes as it applies to export and import controls, and practical experience in working such issue with State, Commerce, Treasury and Defense. Proficient in drafting and reviewing State and Commerce export license applications and other forms of export approvals, transmittal letters, advisory opinions and attachments. Monitor export applications to ensure timely approval and understand strategies to ensure such approval. Understand the USG export approval review process within various USG agencies. Experience in commodity jurisdictional issues between agencies. Participate in policy formation through company or industry associations activities in support of initiatives on matters of interest and /or concern to company. Review Federal Register and identify, analyze and interpret notices of proposed rulemaking notices as well as other impacting requirements and be able to pass on guidance to business units. Ability to understand both business requirements and government regulations and synthesize the two interests. Must have the ability to understand and manage complex technical issues as they relate to the aerospace industry.
Competencies
General/Leadership
[ + ] Adaptability
Fully understands and usually helps shape changes in own and fellow team leaders' work and situations; is frequently called upon to explain the logic or basis for change to other team leaders and/or interorganizational teams; is seen as an expert on information about changes affecting own and fellow team leaders' jobs; frequently mentors fellow employees and team leaders around the change. Treats changes and new situations as opportunities for learning or growth; focuses on the beneficial aspects of change; speaks positively about the change to fellow team leaders and external customers. Quickly modifies behavior to deal effectively with changes in the work environment; readily tries new approaches appropriate for new or changed situations; does not persist with ineffective behaviors.
[ + ] Communication
Consistently and proactively clarifies purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence. Guiders others in keeping their audience thoroughly engaged through use of techniques such as analogies, illustrations, humor, an appealing style, body language, and voice inflection. Frames highly complex and or advanced information in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; uses terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience. Regularly seeks input from audience; checks understanding; presents message in different ways to enhance understanding. Uses syntax, pace, volume, diction, and mechanics appropriate to the media being used. Attends to both direct and indirect messages from others; correctly interprets messages and responds appropriately. Mentors and advises fellow project leads and other internal employees on effective communication techniques.
[ + ] Cross Functional Partnerships
Analyzes the organization, potential external partners, and own area to identify key relationships that should be initiated or improved to further the attainment of own area's goals. Exchanges information with team leaders, managers and internal employees areas to clarify partnership benefits and potential problems; collaboratively determines the scope and expectations of the partnership so that both areas' needs can be met. Collaboratively determines courses of action to realize mutual goals; facilitates agreement on each partner's responsibilities and needed support. Places higher priority on organization's goals than on own area's goals; anticipates effects of own area's actions and decisions on partners; influences team leaders, managers and internal employees support partnership objectives. Implements effective means for monitoring and evaluating the partnership process and the attainment of mutual goals.
[ + ] Decision Making
Consistently and proactively recognizes a wide range of highly advanced or unusually complex issues, problems, or opportunities across the organization; determines whether action is needed. Adeptly identifies the need for and collects information to better understand issues, problems, and opportunities; has advanced knowledge in integrating unusually complex information from a variety of sources; detects unusually complex trends, associations, and cause-effect relationships. Guides others in creating relevant options for addressing problems/opportunities and achieving desired outcomes; can be relied upon to formulate clear decision criteria; evaluates options by considering implications and consequences; chooses an effective option; implements decisions reliably and initiates action within a reasonable time; includes team leaders, managers and internal employees in the decision-making process as warranted to obtain good information, make the most appropriate decisions, and ensure buy-in and understanding of the resulting decisions.
[ + ] Global Perspective
Proactively seeks opportunities to better understand the organization's global approach including strengths and weaknesses that are likely to impact the organization's ability to compete in a global business environment. Proactively gathers information on relevant countries' history, economic environment, and politics; viewed as an expert in maintaining a detailed current awareness of key economic, social, and political trends throughout the world. Coordinates with other team leads, managers, internal employees and external customers to integrate understanding of the organization's global approach with awareness of global trends to identify business opportunities and threats.
Technical
[ + ] Analytical Skills
Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources at the business unit level.
[ + ] Government Interface
Advanced/expert knowledge of relevant government agencies and processes as well as current issues (e.g., governmental, international, industrial) impacting functional responsibilities of the occupation. Has frequent contacts with external government agencies and interacts regularly with senior internal and external personnel on highly significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations. Possesses extensive historical knowledge regarding government agencies and processes to facilitate advising senior management regarding policy issues related to government matters.
[ + ] Product Knowledge
Subject matter expert in knowledge of product/service value stream.
[ + ] Regulatory Knowledge
Advanced, expert knowledge of current and proposed laws and regulations impacting export and import activities. Researches and investigates laws and regulations.
[ + ] Risk Criteria
Advanced/expert knowledge and understanding of risk criteria and innovative prevention strategies.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree and 15 years' related work experience, a Master's degree and a minimum of 13 years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Other Job related information
Proven skills in export administration and compliance with specific emphasis on International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Operational experience and Washington, DC experience preferred.