AMELA O149- Management Analyst (MELA) - Secret

Nationwide IT Services; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide IT Services is seeking a Senior Management Analyst (MELA) to support the MELA team in evaluating export license applications for the Headquarters Air Force under the STAQSS II contract. The role requires strong ITAR expertise and an active Secret Clearance.

Based at the Pentagon, the position emphasizes policy analysis, regulatory research, and briefing readiness, with responsibilities ranging from data management to international technology transfer issues and compliance with DoD

Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance.
• Master's degree in any discipline.
• 10 years of relevant experience in a System Program Office or DoD environment.
• ITAR and MELA experience required.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing and assessing potential export agreements to prevent international transfer of U.S. technology.
• Maintaining current information on ITAR policies and missile technology controls.
• Developing and maintaining a database of export applications and regulatory information.
• Researching and providing draft recommendations on each MELA case and related policy studies.
• Recommending export policies to enhance Air Force security.
• Reviewing international technology transfer issues and country-to-country agreements.
• Monitoring foreign disclosure limitations and NATO-related issues.
• Performing other duties with COR coordination.

Skills

ITAR knowledge

MELA experience

Public speaking

MS Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Education

Master's degree

Tools

SharePoint

PowerPoint

Excel

Teams

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Adobe Reader

Job description

Management Analyst (MELA)

5 Days Onsite at Pentagon

Secret Clearance

Position Overview

Nationwide IT Services, NIS, is supporting the Staffing and Technical Acquisition Services Support II (STAQSS II) prime contract for the Headquarters Air Force. We have an opportunity for a Management Analyst, Senior (munitions export license applications specialist), 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).

Responsibilities

This individual must possess a strong understanding of International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). The tasks for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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 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 systems and programs.
• 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
• Master's degree in any discipline.
• A total of 10 years of experience with the tasks above in a System Program Office and/or Air Force Headquarters or other relevant organization or industry.
• Must have International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Munitions Export License Application (MELA) experience.
• Must be proficient in allcomputer-based communication/office IT tools, to include the following: Microsoft (MS) Office Suite - Word, Power Point, SharePoint, Excel, TEAMS; Adobe (both reader and Pro).
• Must have the ability to learn new software/office IT tools as needed in a timely manner.
• Must be proficient in public speaking: capable of delivering briefs, speaking in meetings in person and online, and giving presentations.

Work Experience Substitutions

• 12 years of relevant work experience may be substituted for a MA/MS degree.
• BA/BS degree plus 8 years of relevant work experience may be substituted for a MA/MS degree.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move or traverse throughout a large, secure facility and between multiple work areas
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands, wrists and fingers
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer

About Nationwide IT Services

NIS is an IT and Management consulting company, is a CVE-verified Service-Disabled Veteran- Owned Small Business. Our mission is to deliver value-added services to our customers, leveraging technology, people, and industry best practices to implement innovative solutions through our trusted employees and team members.

Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, paid holidays, PTO (sick/vacation), commuter benefits, employee assistance program (EAP) and educational reimbursement along with Pet Insurance.

Nationwide IT Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, disability or protected veteran status.We provide reasonable accommodations consistent with applicable law.

Salary range $130,000 to $160,000 annually

The salary range is a general guideline. We consider several factors when determining base salary offers, including the position's scope and responsibilities, the candidate's experience, education, and skills, and current market conditions.