Are you ready to join an exceptional team that's rewriting the future of national security and global impact? Welcome to Ardent Eagle Solutions (AES), a dynamic and rapidly expanding small business that's at the forefront of supporting the Federal Government, Department of Defense (DoD), and Intelligence Community (IC) on a global scale.

At AES, we don't just embrace change; we drive it. We're in the business of transforming challenges into opportunities, and ordinary careers into extraordinary journeys. As part of our team, you'll be at the heart of groundbreaking missions that shape the course of history and protect our nation's most critical interests.

Our commitment to success doesn't end with our customers; it begins with you. We're dedicated to nurturing the talents of our remarkable employees and propelling them to new heights of excellence. Here, you'll find a culture that empowers you to excel, innovate, and realize your full potential.

In 2017, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) was asked to conduct an investigation into the impact on our national security from imports of steel mill products and from imports of wrought and unwrought aluminum. These investigations were carried out under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended. On January 11, 2018, the DOC formally submitted to President Trump the results of the investigation. On March 8, 2018, President Trump announced Presidential Proclamations 9704 and 9705 ordering Section 232 tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum.

The Secretary of Commerce has the authority to grant exclusions from the duties “if the steel or aluminum articles are determined not to be in a sufficient and reasonable available amount or of a satisfactory quality or based upon specific national security considerations.” Individuals or organizations using steel articles in business activities or supplying steel to users in the U.S. may submit exclusion requests with respect to the Proclamation. In addition, any individual or organization in the U.S. can file objections to exclusions.

The DOC’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has the lead on national security analysis. The Enforcement and Compliance (E&C) unit of the DOC’s International Trade Administration is responsible for providing technical analyses for product exclusions related to the proceedings and submitting a recommendation to BIS on whether the technical merits of the request and objections warrant approving or denying the exclusion request. Currently, E&C does not have sufficient staff resources with the expertise required to evaluate the exclusion requests and objections to requests.

Information on the exclusion procedures can be found here: https://www.bis.doc.gov/index.php/232-steel

• Research Analysts/Evaluators on the Section 232 project conduct deep-dive analyses to determine, at a granular level, the ability of U.S. steel and aluminum producers to supply specific steel and aluminum products required by individual domestic U.S. consumers. Analysis includes evaluation of information submitted by outside parties, as well as technical guidance provided by the Government’s designated steel/aluminum subject matter experts, to determine whether objecting parties can produce and deliver in a timely manner, and in sufficient quantity, the identical product being requested, or a reasonable substitute. The substance of such analysis, including a recommendation as to whether to approve or deny each exclusion request, is submitted to a review team for substantive and quality control review.

   

  Key skills to success include the ability to (1) conduct research and analysis to answer specific questions; (2) write accurate, clear, and thorough objective reports and summaries; and (3) present findings and recommendations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an analytical discipline.
• 24 months’ experience in a research and/or analytic role.
• Able to obtain and maintain a favorably adjudicated Public Trust background investigation.
• Exceptional written communication skills with the ability to convey complex content in a clear and simple manner.
• Critical thinking skills to evaluate information, identify patterns, and draw accurate conclusions.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality products on time and free from errors or omissions.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team in a full telework environment.

Requires BS/BA in an analytical discipline

At Ardent Eagle Solutions, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees and their families:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
• Matching 401(k) Plan
• Continuing Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off

This job description is intended to describe the general scope of work and level of work that is needed to perform while on task with Ardent Eagle Solutions. Other duties may be assigned. Selected candidates may undergo a government security investigation and must fulfill eligibility criteria for accessing classified information. US citizenship may be a prerequisite for certain roles.
 
Ardent Eagle Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer