The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

Job Summary

We are seeking a senior security staff to support compliance and international security requirements supporting The Aerospace (Aerospace) – Civil Systems Group (CSG) and The Aerospace Corporation UK, Ltd (TACUK). As a key member of our multidisciplinary security team, you will lead CSG and TACUK through information protection and foreign disclosure activities in accordance with the Department of Commerce, Office of Director of National Intelligence, Department of State, and Department of War (DoW) policies, regulations, and instructions. This position will serve as a trusted advisor, leveraging critical thought and technical depth to navigate and bridge complex regulations that drive mission and deliver strategic business outcomes for Aerospace and our customers and locations.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, onsite at our location in Chantilly, VA or Crystal City, VA.

What You’ll Be Doing

Formulates plans, policies, procedures and other documentation required to conduct foreign partner integration operations and meet regulatory compliance requirements related to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), National Industrial Security Program (NISP) Technical Assistance Agreements (TAAs), Delegation of Disclosure Authority Letters (DDL), and other security and trade compliance regulations.
Partners with corporate stakeholders (e.g., general counsel, contracts, people operations, enterprise information systems, and international programs) to support strategic initiatives and help drive decisions to enable positive business outcomes related to Foreign Military Sales (FMS), Direct Commercial Sales (DCS), and Aerospace international advisory activities.
Maintains liaison with designated government representative to ensure foreign disclosure procedures, policies, and training are properly coordinated, and consistent with international agreements or other regulatory requirements as it pertains
Assists with Staff Assistance Visits and other local inspections as required.

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for the Foreign Disclosure Staff IV:

Bachelor’s degree with 8-10 years of equivalent work experience
8-10 years of related experience with Information Protection and Foreign Disclosure up to the SCI Level.
Current Top-Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility. Willingness to submit to a poly.
Well versed in applicable regulations including: NISP, ITAR, EAR, DoDD 5230.20, DoDI 5530.03, DAFI 16-201 and DAFI 10-1801 to support foreign military sales (FMS) and direct commercial sales (DCS).

In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for the Foreign Disclosure Staff V include:

10+ years of related experience with Information Protection and Foreign Disclosure up to the SCI Level.

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

Ability to work in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with various government agencies – military/civilian personnel and industry partners.
Possess a high degree of originality, creativity, initiative requiring minimal supervision.
Willingness to travel roughly 20% of the time.

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

Operate Strategically
Lead Change  
Engage with Impact  
Foster Innovation  
Deliver Results

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
Flexible spending accounts
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
Relocation assistance
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
Education assistance programs
A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.

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