Export Compliance Specialist

About the role

A growing aerospace and defense manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Export Compliance Specialist to support domestic and international trade compliance activities. This is a hands-on opportunity for someone with strong knowledge of ITAR, EAR, OFAC, export documentation, product classification, and controlled technical data.

Responsibilities

• Administer export compliance activities under ITAR, EAR, OFAC, and U.S. Customs regulations.
• Classify products, components, software, and technical data under ECCN and USML requirements.
• Prepare and review commercial invoices, EEI filings, bills of lading, and certificates of origin.
• Support export license applications and monitor license conditions and provisos.
• Conduct restricted-party screening and maintain complete, audit-ready records.
• Partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, Contracts, and Program Management on compliant shipments.
• Support compliance audits, internal training, and corrective-action activities.
• Identify potential compliance risks and recommend practical solutions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of export compliance, customs, or international trade compliance experience.
• Working knowledge of International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
• Experience with export classifications, restricted-party screening, licensing, and shipping documentation.
• Aerospace, defense, government contracting, or regulated manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Strong documentation, organization, and communication skills.
• Experience with ERP or trade compliance software.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Certification: Certified Export Specialist (CES), Certified Customs Specialist (CCS), or comparable export compliance certification preferred.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to access to export-controlled technical data.

Location: West Point, MS (Golden Triangle region) — full-time, onsite position.

Pay: $70,000–$85,000 + Bonus + Benefits