Competitive Innovations, LLC (CI) is seeking a Jr. Leahy Munitions Vetter to support the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, Office of Security and Human Rights (DRL/SHR). The position serves as a key team member providing coordination and support functions for global health policies and programs. This position provides support of the Department’s implementation of the Leahy law and Department munitions export licensing policies and procedures, specifically with regard to vetting candidates for assistance and munitions. This is a full-time position located in Washington, D.C.

Responsibilities:

Use the internet and classified databases to check security forces members’ and/or units’ name and proposed recipients of munitions exports for derogatory information. If no derogatory information has been uncovered, approve request utilizing INVEST or U.S. Exports as appropriate, the State Department’s official systems of record keeping for Leahy vetting and munitions exports. If derogatory information has been found, inform responsible DRL officer, regional bureau, PM vetting POC, and interagency stakeholders as appropriate and work with relevant offices to verify the information.
Use the Internet and classified databases to research instances of misuse or diversion of defense and security-related items, and integrate findings into munitions export decisions.
Complete vetting searches within designated time frame, e.g. within 10 working day of receipt from post for Leahy vetting or industry for export licenses.
Compile data on office vetting requests. Provide periodic reports to management on vetting case load, [list other types of info reports typically require].
Make recommendations on vetting procedure, when requested by management.
Participate in bureau, Department, and interagency meetings on issues related to human rights vetting and munitions.
Using open source and classified resources, develop foreign country security force organizational charts, and for munitions decisions, countries and items of concern
Map credible allegations of gross violations of human rights and other abuses geographically, functionally and in time. Advise which foreign units are ineligible for security assistance and munitions exports.
Provide support to developing individual country remediation strategies.

Attend the weekly DRL/SHR Leahy Vetters’ Meeting and brief DRL/SHR on vetting status and issues for assigned countries.
Attend regular Department meetings to review munitions export license applications and munitions export policy with appropriate stakeholders including the Bureaus of Political-Military Affairs and International Security and Nonproliferation.
Attend monthly DRL/SHR All-Vetters’ meetings and brief DRL/SHR and regional bureaus on vetting status and issues for assigned countries.
Attend weekly meetings of relevant DRL regional offices.
In coordination with appropriate stakeholders, draft, clear, and distribute an annual list of countries and munitions of human rights concern to determine which types of export licenses will be human rights vetted.

Essential functions of this position include: (as applicable)

Minimum Qualifications:

Active Secret Security Clearance
Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of professional experience
Ability to develop professional working relationships with officers throughout the Department and with other foreign affairs agencies.
Knowledge of research and analytical methods to validate, evaluate, and interpret information obtained from a variety of sources.
Skill in oral and written communications to prepare and present analysis, to defend recommendations and proposals, and to participate in meetings and discussions.
Qualified candidates that are HUBZone residents, preferred (check your status here: https://maps.certify.sba.gov/hubzone/map#center=39.828200,-98.579500&zoom=5)

About Competitive Innovations, LLC

Competitive Innovations (CI) is a solutions provider to government and industry, headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. CI serves customers with critical requirements – including national and cyber security -- in information technology, management, mission support, training, and web solutions. Founded in July 1999, CI is committed to the core values of integrity and service. CI is a HUBZone certified small business concern, Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, and Kentico Gold Partner proudly serving both public and private sector customers.

Competitive Innovations, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. It is the policy of the company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other classification proscribed under federal, state, or local law. If you are a qualified disabled veteran or individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to use or access our online system, please contact our Human Resources Department at accommodations@cillc.com.