Foreign Disclosure Representative

Overview

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

The AUKUS, Submarines, and Industrial Base Group (ASIG), within the Sea, Land, Air Division, provides timely, objective, analytic assessments that integrate technical, operational, programmatic, policy and business analysis to NAVSEA Team Submarine program offices and key stakeholders surrounding submarine platform construction.  Team Submarine unifies submarine platform procurement activities, which includes the Columbia-class SSBN program (a Major Defense Acquisition Program and the Navy’s top acquisition priority), the Virginia-class SSN program and the new SSN-X program (developing the next generation attack submarine), to bring improved capabilities to our undersea forces.  Analysts and Engineers supporting Team Submarine will continue SPA’s decades of support to the SSBN force, as well as supporting oversight of cutting-edge attack submarine construction, assisting in developing the design requirements for the SSN platform of the future, and helping plan and execute new and innovative strategies to strengthen the critical submarine shipbuilding industrial base. These are high-profile, major acquisition and manufacturing programs of significant importance to the future capabilities of the US Navy in an era of renewed strategic competition. 

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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.
• Assist in implementing the AUKUS I&A Personnel Exchange Program (PEP).
• Liaise routinely with foreign contacts, embassy staff, AUKUS I&A PEPs, Foreign Liaison Officers (FLO), and other parties related to the AUKUS I&A PEP Program.
• Assist in maintaining TSFD-related project tracking tools, databases, and records for Delegation of Disclosure Authority Letters (DDL), disclosures, PEPs, FLOs, Contact Officers, Foreign Visit Requests (FVR), and international agreements.
• Perform administrative duties related to Technology Security and Foreign Disclosure (TSFD) meetings and schedules, including agenda development, read-ahead materials, minutes, and action item tracking.
• Continuously monitor TSFD program performance, identify process improvements, and implement best practices in foreign disclosure management.
• Assist in maintaining the Foreign Disclosure SharePoint and implementing enterprise tools to support team knowledge management.

Location: Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Direct experience as a Foreign Disclosure Officer or Foreign Disclosure Representative reviewing and 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.
• 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.
• Proven interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to de-escalate tensions, foster solution-focused dialogue, and maintain a collaborative team environment.
• Active Department of War (DoW) Secret security clearance.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience working with, or serving as, a contact officer supporting Personnel Exchange Program (PEP) Officers or Foreign Liaison Officers (FLOs) or other experience with implementing or supporting similar foreign officer programs.
• Experience with knowledge management and enterprise tools such as SharePoint, Microsoft suite, Outlook, Adobe Pro, or Large Language Models.

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 $140,000.00/Yr.