SPA's AUKUS Portfolio provides timely, objective, analytic assessments that integrate technical, operational, programmatic, policy, and business analysis to AUKUS Integration and Acquisition (I&A) Program Office and associated partner organizations. This is a high-profile, major international program of significant importance to the future of the U.S. Navy and its partners in an era of renewed strategic competition.
SPA has an immediate need for a Foreign Disclosure Representative (FDR).#
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Responsibilities
Position Summary
Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. is seeking a Program Analyst to serve as a Foreign Disclosure Representative (FDR) for the AUKUS Integration and Acquisition’s (AUKUS I&A’s) Foreign Disclosure Officer (FDO). As an FDR, the role involves managing and reviewing Classified Military Information (CMI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in support of the AUKUS partnership with Australia and the United Kingdom, in alignment with national directives. An FDR prepares and processes requests for foreign disclosure and provides recommendations to the AUKUS I&A FDO.
Responsibilities
Reviewing and preparing documents for review by the FDO for further release to foreign partners.
Evaluate and facilitate the release of CMI and CUI for AUKUS I&A requirements.
Consulting relevant policy and stakeholders to ensure compliance with foreign disclosure guidance, policy, and regulations.
Collaborate with U.S. government officials responsible for foreign disclosure, technology transfer, and export control.
Recommending the appropriate guidelines applicable to each product and recipient country or coalition group.
Ensuring the correct classification markings are applied and that handling restrictions are maintained.
Oversee documentation review, information tracking, and submission processes.
Maintain database records and document libraries as required by applicable laws, policies, and regulations.
Operating knowledge management systems to assimilate and analyze data from varied sources.
Comply with National Disclosure Policy One (NDP-1), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Department of War (DoW), and Department of the Navy (DoN) policies.
Provide foreign disclosure training to AUKUS I&A members.
Location: Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Direct experience as a Foreign Disclosure Officer or Foreign Disclosure Representative
Experience reviewing preparing Classified Military Information (CMI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) documents to ensure all classification markings, caveats, and handling instructions are accurately applied, properly maintained throughout the review and release process, and fully compliant with disclosure requirements, enabling confident and timely release through a Foreign Disclosure Officer to foreign partners
Proven interpersonal and communication skills, with a track record of fostering solution-focused dialogue and enhancing a collaborative, respectful team environment
Demonstrated knowledge of National Disclosure Policy One (NDP-1), the Department of the Navy Foreign Disclosure Manual (SECNAV M-5510.1), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and other Department of War (DoW) and Department of the Navy (DoN) policies governing Foreign Disclosure Officer authorities, roles, and responsibilities
Active Department of War (DoW) Secret security clearance
Desired Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with the AUKUS Pillar 1 Partnership and the Submarine Industrial Base
Ability to use Adobe Acrobat Pro, including skills in redaction, document editing, form creation, and application of security features, with the ability to employ the software’s full capabilities to produce accurate, compliant, and publication-ready documents
Pay Range Information
At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Washington, DC, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $100,000.00/Yr. - USD $160,000.00/Yr.
Position Summary
Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. is seeking a Program Analyst to serve as a Foreign Disclosure Representative (FDR) for the AUKUS Integration and Acquisition’s (AUKUS I&A’s) Foreign Disclosure Officer (FDO). As an FDR, the role involves managing and reviewing Classified Military Information (CMI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in support of the AUKUS partnership with Australia and the United Kingdom, in alignment with national directives. An FDR prepares and processes requests for foreign disclosure and provides recommendations to the AUKUS I&A FDO.
Responsibilities
Reviewing and preparing documents for review by the FDO for further release to foreign partners.
Evaluate and facilitate the release of CMI and CUI for AUKUS I&A requirements.
Consulting relevant policy and stakeholders to ensure compliance with foreign disclosure guidance, policy, and regulations.
Collaborate with U.S. government officials responsible for foreign disclosure, technology transfer, and export control.
Recommending the appropriate guidelines applicable to each product and recipient country or coalition group.
Ensuring the correct classification markings are applied and that handling restrictions are maintained.
Oversee documentation review, information tracking, and submission processes.
Maintain database records and document libraries as required by applicable laws, policies, and regulations.
Operating knowledge management systems to assimilate and analyze data from varied sources.
Comply with National Disclosure Policy One (NDP-1), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Department of War (DoW), and Department of the Navy (DoN) policies.
Provide foreign disclosure training to AUKUS I&A members.
Location: Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC.
Required Qualifications
Direct experience as a Foreign Disclosure Officer or Foreign Disclosure Representative
Experience reviewing preparing Classified Military Information (CMI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) documents to ensure all classification markings, caveats, and handling instructions are accurately applied, properly maintained throughout the review and release process, and fully compliant with disclosure requirements, enabling confident and timely release through a Foreign Disclosure Officer to foreign partners
Proven interpersonal and communication skills, with a track record of fostering solution-focused dialogue and enhancing a collaborative, respectful team environment
Demonstrated knowledge of National Disclosure Policy One (NDP-1), the Department of the Navy Foreign Disclosure Manual (SECNAV M-5510.1), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and other Department of War (DoW) and Department of the Navy (DoN) policies governing Foreign Disclosure Officer authorities, roles, and responsibilities
Active Department of War (DoW) Secret security clearance
Desired Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with the AUKUS Pillar 1 Partnership and the Submarine Industrial Base
Ability to use Adobe Acrobat Pro, including skills in redaction, document editing, form creation, and application of security features, with the ability to employ the software’s full capabilities to produce accurate, compliant, and publication-ready documents
