Export Compliance Leader | Legal

About the role

At BETA Technologies, we apply our intellectual curiosity, passion for aviation, and commitment to sustainability toward a shared mission of revolutionizing electric aviation. The Export Compliance Leader will be responsible for implementing and further developing a comprehensive export and compliance strategy across the enterprise. Key areas of oversight and substantive work support will include export compliance (EAR and ITAR), security compliance, and US Government contract compliance. The successful candidate will report into the Office of the Chief Legal Officer and will work with other team members to support BETA’s daily needs while strategically building its capacity in an area that requires application of regulatory frameworks to cutting-edge technology.

Responsibilities

• Progress BETA’s comprehensive enterprise compliance program through daily support while advancing its long-term strategic roadmap
• Create quarterly updates and assessments, engage with leadership on recommendations to address weaknesses
• Project manage enterprise compliance obligations, working cross-functionally to ensure requirements are met throughout the business
• Establish and manage compliance-related policies and procedures
• Create, update, and provide trainings on relevant requirements, policies, and processes
• Provide clear guidance to company employees and recommend modifications to operations policies or procedures as appropriate
• Investigate escapes and reporting and prepare comprehensive analyses with recommended actions
• Coordinate and collaborate with key stakeholders both in and outside of the Legal and Compliance organization
• Meticulous record keeping to support compliance requirements
• Understanding and substantive support of export compliance activities and related compliance issues, including assisting with reviewing and drafting license applications

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in an aerospace compliance role
• Working knowledge of US export regulations
• Strong communications skills, both oral and written
• Superior organization and project management skills
• Strong IT aptitude, including expertise with Microsoft and other digital technology, US Government portals and databases, and implementation of digital solutions
• Proven ability to analyze problems, assess options, and propose solutions
• Proven ability to strategically prioritize projects and lead significant improvements to successful and timely closure
• US Government contract experience
• US Citizenship

Above And Beyond Qualifications

• Experience with Canadian Controlled Goods Program
• Experience acting as an Empowered Official
• Security clearance or ability to obtain clearance
• JD or other relevant advanced degree or license preferred but not required

Pay

Compensation: $175,000—$225,000 USD

Benefits

• Restricted Stock Units and Performance Stock Units for all full-time team members
• Onsite healthcare in Vermont
• Comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision
• Short- and long-term disability
• Paid parental leave
• Daily lunch provided
• Flight lessons