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Supervisory Business and Industry Specialist
Bureau of Industry and Security · Posted 7 days ago
Hybrid Washington, DC $169K – $197K Apply by Sep 15, 2026 General Business And Industry ENTJESTJINTJISTJ
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This vacancy is for a Supervisory Business and Industry Specialist (Division Director) in the Chemical, Biological, and Nuclear Division (CBND), Office of Nonproliferation and Foreign Policy Controls (NFPC), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Export Administration (EA), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) within the Department of Commerce.
What You'll Do
- →Direct, plan, and oversee major program segments including arms control treaty implementation (Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) / Additional Protocol (AP) / Biological Weapons Convention (BWC)), technology transfer risk governance, and multilateral export control regime engagement ensuring program coherence, regulatory alignment, and effective mission execution.
- →Guide subordinate supervisors and technical units in developing studies, analyses, operational concepts, and policy recommendations that anticipate emerging proliferation threats, changes in international obligations, and evolving global industry practices.
- →Direct CBND's licensing program execution through subordinate supervisory and nonsupervisory Licensing Officers; establish review criteria, escalation protocols, and quality standards for chemical, biological and nuclear license cases.
- →Establish division wide policies, operating frameworks, and compliance standards that align CBND's activities with Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Commerce, and whole of government national security and foreign policy objectives; issue authoritative policy guidance to subordinate units and external partners.
- →Issue policy guidance on verification/confidentiality and inspection procedures; serve as Commerce's authoritative subject-matter spokesperson in treaty bodies.
- →Chair/represent CBND in National Security Counsel (NSC)-led and other interagency bodies; ensure CBND equities are reflected in whole-of-government decisions.
- →Partner with the Department of State and other agencies to support treaty implementation, industry obligations, and diplomatic engagements.
- →Establish and maintain liaison with exporters, trade groups, scientific associations, and foreign counterparts.
- →This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Supervisory Business and Industry Specialist, GS-1101-15, Full Performance Level (FPL) GS-15 positions within the Department of Commerce in the same geographical location or local commuting area with the same qualifications and specialized experience.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
- ✓This position requires a TOP SECRET/SCI CLEARANCE: Any required investigations and clearances must be completed before the selectee can be placed in the position.
- ✓You must successfully pass a background investigation.
- ✓This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
- ✓A probationary period may be required.
- ✓A supervisory probationary period may be required.
- ✓Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/).
- ✓If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application.
- ✓All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
- ✓Bargaining Unit Position: No Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE form 450): Yes License required: No Drug Test Required: Yes.
- ✓This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing and random drug testing thereafter Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expense: will not be paid There is no positive education requirement for this position.
Benefits
- ★A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
- ★As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
- ★Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
- ★Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 210ede0b-d1e6-4156-9a9c-340e8b445dab
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