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Regional Affairs Analyst IV, Washington, DC 20520. May be required to travel within Domestic and/or International
***Top Secret/SCI Clearance Required***

Join the team who values your skills and expertise. Cherokee Nation Mission Solutions (CNMS) is a solutions-driven global powerhouse that assists customers who need technical and professional teams, cross-border program coordination, call center management and facilities support. CNMS hires people who help us give customers the support they deserve and the quality they expect from our team – a team of experts, like you.
Cherokee Nation Mission Solutions is part of Cherokee Federal – a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies focused on building solutions, solving complex challenges, and serving the nation’s mission around the globe for more than 60 federal clients. For more information, visit cherokee-federal.com.
Please apply online

Summary
PM-DDTC is responsible for regulating the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) and its’ implementing regulation, the International Trafficking in Arms Regulations (ITAR). This position is in The Office of Defense Trade Controls Policy (DTCP), Country and End-User Analysis (CEA) division. CEA manages DDTC’s Blue Lantern end-use monitoring program and works with U.S. intelligence and law enforcement agencies on researching illicit defense trade activities and trends and reviews foreign person visa requests with potential export control implications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Includes the following:
Employs mastery of a professional field to apply experimental theories and new developments to problems not susceptible to treatment by accepted methods.
Makes decisions or recommendations significantly changing, interpreting, or developing important public policies or programs.
Isolates and defines unknown conditions, resolves critical problems, or develops new theories.
Provides products or services that affect the work of other experts, the development of major aspects of administrative or scientific programs or missions, or the well-being of substantial numbers of people.
Releases Watch List holds in a timely manner.
Monitor and research foreign export control systems and countries’ export/import trends related to munitions.
Aid in the production of Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) “Country Reports.”
Provides guidance to Post on implementation of Blue lantern checks
Develops short notice reports on foreign export control systems and countries’ export/import trends related to munitions.
Initiates, drafts, and assembles Direct Commercial Sales “Country Reports.”
Initiates Blue Lantern checks, including drafting and clearing cables, with little to no edits required from team lead.
Provides input into papers drafted by other State offices with little to no edits required from team lead.
Drafts papers with little to no edits required from team lead.
Oversees organization of EUM training and outreach events.
Supports briefings to senior USG personnel, foreign government officials, industry, and the Hill with advanced knowledge of U.S. defense trade controls.
Leads in planning and implementing new policies, regulations, and legislation associated with arms transfers, regional security, confidence-building measures and related political-military issues.
Independently prepares briefing materials for senior Department officials to support meetings with foreign officials, U.S. government counterparts, and representatives of non-governmental entities, based on specialized experience in this area.

Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in International Relations, Political Science, or related field of study.
International experience in the areas of Political Military Affairs, Economics, and/or Intelligence required.
Five (5) years of experience in a related career field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Active TOP SECRET Clearance
Successfully pass a federal background check and a drug screen.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple projects consistent with established timeframes.
Excellent ability to synthesize information and develop recommendations for management based on an analysis of the information.
Excellent judgment and ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to deal with a variety of people in a professional, courteous manner in diversified situations.
Has working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs.

Temporary Note: On Tuesday, Dec. 7, a federal judge issued an injunction blocking President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors (EO 14042). Cherokee Federal is monitoring the court case and awaiting a final ruling. As a result of the injunction, Cherokee Federal is halting the enforcement of the mandate, however, if the injunction is lifted and the mandate remains, Cherokee Federal must reenact its vaccine requirement.

Work Environment
Work will be performed in a climate-controlled office environment.
Hybrid telework available
May be required to travel within Domestic and/or International

Please apply online

About The Team
Cherokee Federal is a division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, the economic engine of Cherokee Nation, the largest Native American tribe in the U.S. As a trusted partner, the Cherokee Federal team of companies manages nearly 2,000 projects of all sizes across the construction, engineering and manufacturing and mission solutions portfolios — ranging from advanced data analytics and telehealth to cybersecurity, cloud and logistics.
Since 2012, our team of companies has won $6 billion in government contracts and completed more than 5,300 federal missions. Our 3,600+ employees work in 20+ countries, 50 states and 2 U.S. territories.
Why Cherokee Federal? Visit cherokee-federal.com to learn why you should join our team!

Compliance
Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, and we prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing compensation. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please copy and paste the links to the following two sites: DOL
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