Job Description
Description SAIC is seeking a
Foreign Affairs Analyst to support the Defense Technology Security Administration (DTSA)/International Engagement Directorate (IED). T
his position is 100% onsite at the Mark Center in Alexandria, Virginia. Duties/Responsibilities: - Directly supports DTSA/IED executing security cooperation and technology security missions on-site in the Mark Center.
- Provides professional and analytic deliverables and insights in support of technical, managerial, procedural, and project tasks.
- Provides support in patent security review taskings.
- Supports office in multilateral export control workstreams.
- Ad hoc travel may be anticipated (~5-10%).
Qualifications Required Experience/Skills: - Bachelors degree and 6 years of experience or Masters degree (preferred) and 4 years of experience in defense sector, security cooperation and/or technology security policy.
- Experience working with international portfolios.
- Experience supporting DoD in developing policies and strategic campaign plan(s) and prepare packages for engaging senior Department and interagency decision-makers.
- Capable of coordinating with intra-Departmental and interagency counterparts to advance DTSA's mission with respect to technology security and foreign technology release issues.
- Proven problem-solving skills on time-sensitive duties and to take initiative on independent work as appropriate.
- Demonstrated ability to research, organize, write, and edit staff packages for senior DoD officials.
- Extensive familiarity with DoD organization and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to prioritize tasks through strong organizational skills as well as to lead both individuals and teams.
- Comfortable with communicating clearly with senior officials and senior staff.
- Ability to adapt to dynamic policy issues and work dynamics.
- Excellent research and analytical skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work as part of a team.
- Committed to exceptional client service and professionalism while working at the client site.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite of Applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and common office software applications.
- Ability to provide on-site support in the Mark Center.
Clearance Requirements: - Currently holds an active TS/SCI clearance.
- US Citizenship is required.
Desired Experience/Skills: - Experience managing a regional portfolio requiring basic understanding of the assigned area of responsibility (AOR).
- Ability to interact with foreign partners to advise and assist them in improving their technology security and export control policies, processes, and procedures.
- Ability to support the Director and Deputy Director in intra-Departmental and interagency meetings, to include NSC-led Interagency Policy Committee (IPC) meetings.
- Foreign Language skills.
- Basic understanding of technology security or regional export control policies.
- Basic understanding of patent application processes.
- Working knowledge of one or more emerging technologies:biotechnology, quantum computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning.
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.
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