Foreign Disclosure Representative - AUKUS

Foreign Disclosure Representative - AUKUS

Company Overview:

KMS Solutions, LLC is a technical management / solutions company that specializes in engineering, analysis, and cyber security. Founded in 2005, KMS is a certified small business with nearly two decades of experience supporting the Department of Defense as well as many other departments and programs critical to our Nation’s security and well-being.

KMS is a three-time winner of the USA Today Top Workplaces recognizing quality workplace cultures across the United States who put their employees first. Additionally, KMS has won multiple regional Top Workplaces awards and Culture Excellence Awards for Compensation & Benefits, Innovation, Leadership, Purpose & Values and Work-Life Flexibility.

Position Summary KMS is seeking a Program Analyst / Foreign Disclosure Representative (FDR) to support the AUKUS Integration and Acquisition (AUKUS I&A) Foreign Disclosure Officer (FDO) in managing the release of Classified Military Information (CMI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) to Australia and the United Kingdom. The FDR will evaluate foreign disclosure requests, prepare recommendations for release decisions, and ensure compliance with National Disclosure Policy (NDP-1), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and applicable Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policies.

The position requires close coordination with U.S. government stakeholders, foreign partners, and Technology Security and Foreign Disclosure (TSFD) professionals to support information sharing, personnel exchange activities, foreign visits, and international agreements. Responsibilities include maintaining disclosure records, databases, SharePoint resources, and knowledge management tools; providing foreign disclosure training; and supporting continuous improvement of foreign disclosure processes in support of AUKUS mission objectives.

Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• 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.

Required Education and Experience

• 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.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree
• At least 5 years’ prior experience as an FDO or FDR.
• 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.

Competencies

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to review and assess complex technical and programmatic information.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, directives, and disclosure guidance to unique situations.
• Effectively coordinate with multiple organizations including U.S. government officials, foreign partners, embassy personnel, contractors, and program offices.
• Build productive working relationships across organizations and nations.
• Strong written and verbal skills that support communicating technical and policy matters effectively.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to identify opportunities to streamline workflows, improve tracking mechanisms, and enhance knowledge management capabilities.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

Work Authorization/Security Clearance Requirement

• This position requires the ability to obtain and/or maintain a SECRET DoD Security Clearance and required access to all worksite locations. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment.

Other Duties:

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• None

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

The typical workday is eight hours in length. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, with concurrence from the supervisor. Attendance at mandatory meetings is required. Must be available during the core work hours as determined by the contract/location and must account for the required number of hours in a pay period to maintain Full-time status.

Telework:

• This position is 100% onsite at the Washington Navy Yard. Limited situational telework may be allowed.

Travel:

• Travel up to 10% may be required.

Benefits and Additional Compensation:

KMS offers a competitive benefits packaging including medical, dental and vision insurances, flexible spending account, PTO, paid holidays, military leave, bereavement leave, 401k / retirement savings plan, professional development and tuition reimbursement, basic and voluntary life insurance / AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, voluntary AFLAC supplemental insurance products and employee assistance plan (EAP) program. Additionally, KMS offers employee referral bonuses and a discretionary annual bonus.

AAP/EEO Statement:

KMS Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and maintains an Affirmative Action Program. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants or employees needing a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources.

KMS Solutions is a drug free workplace.

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