Junior Foreign Disclosure Analyst with Security Clearance

JHNA; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid leave

Education and training assistance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Aether Aerospace in Patuxent River, MD seeks a Junior Foreign Disclosure Analyst to support the Foreign Disclosure Office in releasing information to international participants. You will review technical docs, track disclosure status in SharePoint, and help ensure compliance with ITAR and DoD acquisition policies while coordinating with case managers and stakeholders.

The role requires 2+ years of experience, proficiency with MS Office and SharePoint, and a proactive, detail-oriented mindset

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience.
• HS diploma required.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and SharePoint.
• Strong analytical and written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Policy and Procedure Support: assist FDO with developing and evaluating policies affecting release of information to international customers.
• Disclosure Review and Analysis: review and interpret technical information for disclosures.
• Policy Research: research disclosure policy and ensure compliance with ITAR and DoD guidelines.
• System Awareness: stay current with system configurations and FMS-related capabilities.
• Tracking and Reporting: maintain disclosure tracker and provide status updates to stakeholders.
• FMS Document Review: support FMS case development and provide guidance.
• SharePoint Tracking: upload documents into SPO for tracking and approvals.
• Note Taking: document meetings and actions for team.
• Team-Oriented: collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and mentor juniors.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Office Suite

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Junior Foreign Disclosure Analyst Overview: Aether Aerospace is seeking Junior Foreign Disclosure Analyst to support a major NAVAIR program office in Patuxent River, MD. The selected candidate will provide analysis and support as a Foreign Disclosure Analyst, which will be responsible for reviewing and documenting the release of information to international participants.

Roles/Responsibilities:

• Policy and Procedure Support: Assist with technical and analytical support for the Foreign Disclosure Office (FDO) in developing, updating, administering, and evaluating policies and procedures directly affecting the release of highly technical and sensitive information to international customers.
• Disclosure Review and Analysis: Collect, complete, organize and interpret technical information relating to system configurations.
• Policy Research: Research disclosure policy and ensure that the appropriate National Disclosure Policy, Technology Transfer and Security Assistance Review Board (TTSARB), and Disclosure Determinations.
• System Awareness: Stay familiar with system configurations and aware of capabilities and stay abreast of different system by FMS customer.
• Tracking and Reporting: Maintain a Foreign Disclosure document tracker. Track the status of all documents under review and deliver regular updates to the FDO, case managers, etc., ensuring decisions are delivered in alignment with case milestones.
• FMS Document Review: Conduct document reviews to support Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case development and execution. Provide detailed disclosure guidance and decision support to FMS case managers and related stakeholders. Notify document owners of document questions, corrections, or sanitization needs.
• SharePoint Tracking: Upload documents into the Foreign Disclosure SharePoint Online (SPO). Ensure the applicable documents are uploaded in the storefront for proper tracking and FDO approval.
• Note Taking: Take notes on technical updates during FMS and other program-related meetings and provide notes for feedback and action to Team Lead.
• Team-Oriented: Perform other job-related tasks or responsibilities as assigned by team lead and assist with team tasks.
• Qualifications Required:
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of professional experience and a HS diploma.
• Tool Proficiency: Experienced with document tracking systems, Microsoft Excel/SharePoint, and other workflow management tools.
• Software Proficiency: Highly skilled in use of MS Office suite, including MS Outlook, MS Teams, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Excel.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to interpret policy and technical documentation and apply disclosure/release rules accordingly.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey disclosure decisions and interact with various stakeholders.
• Detail-Oriented: Capable of maintaining document logs, reviewing technical data, and providing accurate status updates.
• Team-Oriented: Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment. Must possess the ability to work independently and act as a mentor to Junior team members.
• High level of initiative and positive attitude required.
• Active Secret Clearance Qualification Desired:
• Training: Formal security or international acquisition training (e.g. DAU, STEPP, TSFD training).
• Demonstrated knowledge of International Traffic-In-Arms Regulations (ITAR).
• Demonstrated knowledge of DoD program acquisition for domestic and/or international military aircraft programs. TSA is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employees. The salary range for this position is $45,000- $55,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. JHNA/TSA provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance JHNA/TSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.