Exportability / Acquisition Analyst

Exportability / Acquisition Analyst JMark Services Inc.

Position Summary

JMark Services is seeking an experienced Exportability/Acquisition Analyst to support the Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for International Armaments Cooperation (OASW(IAC)) within the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSW(A&S)). The selected candidate will support the Defense Exportability Features (DEF) Program, which focuses on advancing technology protection capabilities to enable foreign sales of U.

S. defense systems while safeguarding critical technologies and national security interests. We are specifically seeking candidates with direct Department of Defense/Department of War (DoD/DoW) acquisition experience, preferably supporting a Military Department, Program Executive Office (PEO), acquisition program office, or Office of the Secretary of Defense/War acquisition organization.

This is an acquisition-focused position, not a traditional intelligence analysis role.

Key Responsibilities

Support the DEF Director in developing, evaluating, and coordinating Defense Exportability Features project proposals. Collaborate with Military Services, Portfolio Acquisition Executives (PAEs), Program Executive Offices (PEOs), program offices, and defense industry stakeholders to advance exportability initiatives. Prepare executive briefings, decision papers, technical analyses, and supporting documentation for senior DoW leadership.

Review defense acquisition program documentation to ensure consideration of international cooperation, exportability, foreign sales, and standardization requirements. Analyze defense acquisition policies, technology transfer, foreign disclosure, international standardization, and foreign materiel solutions. Evaluate program protection strategies and recommend approaches to improve the exportability of U.

S. defense systems. Support the identification and analysis of Critical Protection Information (CPI), Anti-Tamper (AT), Information Assurance (IA), and Differential Capabilities. Coordinate with government and industry stakeholders to identify and implement acquisition and exportability best practices. Required Qualifications Direct experience supporting DoD/DoW acquisition programs, organizations, or related defense acquisition activities.

Working knowledge of the defense acquisition lifecycle, acquisition program documentation, and program management processes. Experience coordinating with Military Services, PEOs, program offices, or other defense acquisition stakeholders. Ability to analyze complex acquisition, technical, and policy issues and develop actionable recommendations.

Strong written communication skills, including experience preparing executive-level briefings, reports, and decision-support materials. Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate with senior government and industry stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting the Office of the Secretary of Defense/War, Military Service acquisition organizations, PEOs, or Program Management Offices (PMOs). Experience with Defense Exportability Features (DEF), Foreign Military Sales (FMS), or international cooperative acquisition programs. Knowledge of Critical Protection Information (CPI), Anti-Tamper, Information Assurance, and defense program protection.

Familiarity with systems engineering, technology transfer, foreign disclosure, export controls, and international standardization. Experience supporting Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAPs) or other defense acquisition portfolios.