Sr. Technology Transfer Specialist

Optimal Solutions & Technologies (OST, Inc.) is focused on excellence. We specialize in providing Management Consulting, Information Technology, and Research Development and Engineering services.

The fundamental distinction of the OST team is its business knowledge in both the public and private sectors. We serve the aerospace & transportation, association & nonprofit, defense, education, energy, financial, healthcare, and technology & telecommunications industries. OST is successful because we listen to our clients, we learn from our clients, and we know our clients.

Sr. Technology Transfer Specialist

Job Duties (Description of specific duties in a typical workday for this position):

• Support the development of U.S. Army positions related to the transfer of military and dual-use technologies to foreign countries.
• Staff technology transfer requests with relevant Army organizations and stakeholders.
• Evaluate and coordinate technology transfer issues in alignment with national security objectives.
• Interpret and apply U.S. export control policies and regulations in support of Army programs.
• Interface with Army, DoD, and interagency personnel to ensure compliance with disclosure and transfer policies.
• Prepare documentation and recommendations for exceptions to the National Disclosure Policy.
• Provide guidance on international technology transfer matters in support of foreign military sales, cooperative programs, and other security cooperation initiatives.

Requirements (Years of experience, Education, Certifications):

• 6 years of relevant experience in technology transfer, export control, or foreign disclosure.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field
  
  
  
  • (Bachelor's degree requirement may be waived with 10+ years of Security Cooperation/Security Assistance experience)
  
  
  
  
• Expert knowledge of U.S. and DoD export control policies.
• Working knowledge of:
  
  
  
  • International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR)
  • Export Administration Regulation (EAR)
  • DoD Technology Security/Foreign Disclosure process
  • National Disclosure Policy (NDP) exceptions
  • International export control regimes to which the U.S. is a signatory
  
  
  
  
• Must be eligible for a TS//SCI clearance

Nice to Have: (skills that are not required, but nice to have)

• Prior experience supporting U.S. Army or other military technology security programs
• Experience with international security cooperation or arms transfer policy
• Familiarity with Foreign Military Sales (FMS), International Agreements, or Cooperative Programs
• Advanced degree or certifications in International Relations, Security Studies, or Export Compliance

This is a full-time position paying a base salary, with full benefits, and has possible bonus potential based on merit and performance. To be considered for this position, please apply online with a resume.

OST is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.