Compliance Analyst Jobs

Cherokee Federal – a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies focused on building solutions, solving complex challenges, and serving the nation’s mission around the globe for more than sixty federal clients, is looking for an experienced Compliance Analyst I!

The Compliance Analyst I will perform regulatory compliance work, taking initial action on all incoming voluntary disclosures from the defense industry on civil violations of the AECA and ITAR as well as on license requests that are the subject of a “Watch List” hold for enforcement reasons. The Compliance Analyst will also monitor compliance cases involving statutory debarment of individuals or companies convicted of violating the AECA and perform record searches, analyze license approvals, and produce reports of findings.

Title: Compliance Analyst I

Location: Washington D.C.

Terms: Full-time – excellent pay/benefits

Schedule: On-site

***Active Secret Clearance is a must***

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Includes the following:

• Maintains a list of parties debarred and ineligible to participate in the export of defense articles and services under the ITAR for use by the Department and the defense industry.
• In accordance with established office policies and procedures, reviews information submitted by registrants to meet the requirements of Section 122.2 concerning criminal violations or indictments under relevant statutes (Section 120.27), as well as foreign ownership and control, and notices of changes submitted as required under Section 122.4 concerning foreign ownership and control.
• Reviews and acts on voluntary disclosures assigned by the supervisor, initially working minor violations. Follow office policies, procedures, and guidance received from the supervisor or senior specialist. Plan an approach, conduct fact-finding, perform search of records, attend meetings and then document findings. Initiate discovery of additional facts. Consult with supervisor and act. Prepare letter for supervisor signature responding to the violation, including requirement for corrective action to close each case. Perform any follow-up as directed by supervisor.
• Performs all other duties as assigned, including escorting and administrative tasks.
• Takes initial action on all incoming voluntary disclosures from the defense industry on civil violations of the AECA and ITAR. Reviews and writes summaries of incoming voluntary disclosures to be triaged by the supervisor.
• Reviews various cases involving violations of the AECA or ITAR and after consultation with supervisor, plans an approach, conducts fact-finding, performs record searches, and documents conclusions. Using generally established format as a guide, prepares letters of response for supervisor to pursue and close each case.
• Reviews case files, indictments, and court orders. Reports findings to supervisor. As directed, processes requests for reinstatement of export privileges upon termination of debarment.
• Reviews requests from the regulated public for advisory opinions regarding application of the ITAR, and prepares responses for review, approval, and signature by supervisor.
• For disclosures of a minor violation, create a computer record and draft a response for the chief’s signature. For incomplete disclosures, draft a letter with response deadline for the chief’s signature, maintain a tracking system and insure receipt of full disclosure information. For all other violations, create a computer record and assign to appropriate employee.
• Facilitates the registration of exporters, manufacturers, and brokers under Parts 122 and 129 of the ITAR under close supervision.
• Participates in the Company Visit Program through periodic, domestic travel around the U.S to pre-selected defense companies. Gather information, prepare plan, conduct visit and report on findings.
• Monitors compliance cases involving statutory debarment of individuals or companies convicted of violating the AECA.
• Performs special projects or tasks as assigned by supervisor or senior specialist.
• Reviews compliance issues arising from registration, mergers, and acquisitions, CFIUS, and other contexts, and takes appropriate action as directed by supervisor.
• Reviews and acts on license requests that are the subject of a “Watch List” hold for enforcement reasons. The Watch List has entities that are suspected, alleged, indicted, or convicted of civil and criminal violations of the AECA and ITAR and certain “enumerated statutes.” Action on a license hold is based on all available information (e.g.,Watch List entry, office files and computer database searches), coordination with law enforcement and consultation with the supervisor.

EDUCATON AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience with supporting the adjudication of US Defense Articles required.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills. The candidate should be prepared to provide writing samples.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to resolve disputes in a timely and professional manner.
• Good judgment and ability to work with supervision.
• Ability to synthesize information and develop recommendations for management based on an analysis of the information.
• Has working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs and be able to operate all office equipment including but not limited to telephones, copy machines, fax machines, scanners, printers, and computers.
• Bachelor’s Degree or combination of education and experience with regulatory compliance or civil or criminal enforcement.
• At least 1 years of regulatory experience.
• Successfully pass a federal background check and a drug screen.
• Good organizational skills including the ability to assist on multiple projects consistent with established timeframes.
• May be required to travel within Domestic and/or International.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work will be performed in a climate-controlled office environment.
• Cherokee Federal employees are included as covered employees in U.S. Presidential Executive Order 14042, which mandates Covid vaccines for federal contractors. Executive Order 14042 is currently blocked from enforcement pending court proceedings. Therefore, Cherokee Federal is halting the application of the mandate; however, if the injunction is lifted, Cherokee Federal will restore administration of the vaccine requirement.

Cherokee Federal – a division of Cherokee Nation Businesses – is a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies focused on building solutions, solving complex challenges, and serving the nation’s mission around the globe for more than 60 federal clients. With our heritage of ingenuity coupled with modern business practices, we serve as a trusted partner that can innovate and implement solutions. Our team of companies manages more than 2,000 projects of all sizes across the construction, engineering and manufacturing, and mission solutions portfolios.

OUR MISSION: Empower people to relentlessly pursue and serve the mission of the United States of America. Simultaneously, serve and inspire Cherokee Nation citizens to enable cultural preservation and improve the quality of life for future generations.