Management Analyst (MELA), Senior - Secret

OBXtek; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401K matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

OBXtek is seeking a Management Analyst to support the MELA office, working on export policies and reviews for the Air Force. The role involves analyzing export controls, policy research, and maintaining regulatory information to ensure compliant reviews under ITAR/EAR.

Onsite at the Pentagon five days a week. Requirements include a Master's degree in a technical field, 10 years in defense acquisitions or export regulation, and strong writing/public speaking skills.

Qualifications

• ITAR knowledge required.
• 10 years of defense acquisitions planning, or interpreting & implementing federal export regulations (ITAR, EAR).
• Master's degree in science, engineering, or relevant technical discipline.
• Strong writing and analysis capabilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), SharePoint, TEAMS; Adobe Reader/Pro.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing and assessing export agreements to prevent inappropriate transfer of U.S. military tech.
• Maintain current information on U.S. and international policies, treaties, laws on missile tech control.
• Develop and maintain a database of Air Force export applications and regulatory info.
• Research and draft recommendations on MELA cases and export-related issues.

Skills

Public speaking

ITAR knowledge

Policy analysis

Strong writing

Education

Master's degree in science/engineering

BA/BS with 8 years experience substitution

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

SharePoint

TEAMS

Adobe Reader/Pro

Job description

OBXtek is currently staffing for a Management Analyst who will support the Munitions Export License Application (MELA) office. The MELA office manages Air Force acquisition munitions, export applications and applicable regulatory information to facilitate/support reviews and recommendations on the control of critical technology. The office also helps to develop export policies that meet all the US and International laws and treaties.

This position supports the Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition (SAF/AQ) on the Staffing and Technical Acquisition Services Support II (STAQSS II) contract.

This position is onsite at the Pentagon 5 days per week.

Tasks

• 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

Salary range $140,000 to $150,000 annually

Active Secret clearance, SCI eligibility

Qualifications

• This individual must possess 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).
• Master's degree in science, engineering, or relevant technical discipline.
• Strong writing and analysis capabilities.
• Must be proficient in computer-based communication/office IT tools especially including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Power Point, Excel), SharePoint, TEAMS; Adobe (both reader and Pro)
• Demonstrated ability to learn new software and 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 OBXtek

Headquartered in McLean, Virginia and founded in 2009, OBXtek is a growing leader in the government contracting field. Our mission 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 program and much more. OBXtek pairs lessons learned across disciplines with best practices and industry standard quality practices such as CMMC Level 2, CMMI-Dev Level III, ITIL, 6Sigma, PMI, and ISO.

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.