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. REQNUMBER: 2408546

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