Team Lead – Dhs

Position Overview

The Lead Analyst / Senior Associate serves as the Team Lead for the Export Controls Group (ECG) under the DHS Science & Technology Directorate (S&T). This key role is responsible for leading contractor personnel in the execution of the export control compliance program. The position provides strategic oversight, policy guidance, and technical leadership for export control reviews, training, and internal compliance support. The ECG Team Lead ensures all activities under their purview align with U.S. export control laws (ITAR, EAR, OFAC), DHS policies, and compliance objectives.

This position is based in Washington, DC and is contingent upon contract award. #LI-Onsite

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Supervision 

• Supervise all contractor personnel working on ECG activities; serve as the main point of contact with DHS for all ECG-related work.
• Ensure continuity of support, quality control, and staff compliance with SOW-defined standards.
• Provide quality assurance over work products to ensure readiness for federal review and certification.
• Assign and monitor team workload, set priorities, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality products.
• Serve as primary liaison during ECG Team Lead absences, designating and managing alternates as needed.

Program Management and Administration 

• Lead programmatic support for a comprehensive DHS export controls compliance program.
• Oversee development of administrative policies, procedures, and structures necessary to maintain an effective compliance framework.
• Facilitate internal and external stakeholder meetings including other federal agencies, academia, private sector, and nonprofits.
• Manage and monitor progress against contract deliverables and performance metrics; ensure all work aligns with contract scope and federal expectations.

Export Control Compliance 

• Lead the execution of systematic assessments for export control compliance across DHS-conducted, funded, or sponsored activities.
• Provide direct guidance and technical support to DHS program managers, investigators, and component staff on applicable regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate the preparation and review of self-classification assessments, license requests, commodity jurisdiction/classification requests, and advisory opinions.
• Ensure compliance documentation, databases, and assessment records are accurate, current, and aligned with DHS policy.
• Communicate review outcomes and develop recommendations to resolve deficiencies and strengthen compliance.
• Support development of reports, briefings, and instructional materials related to ECG findings and compliance posture.

Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in international relations, export compliance, engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, including leadership of export control or regulatory compliance teams.
• Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. export control regulations (EAR, ITAR, OFAC) and federal compliance frameworks.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in high-stakes, federal government settings.
• Exceptional writing, briefing, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience in stakeholder coordination, regulatory policy development, and technical program management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting DHS or other national security agencies.