Export Compliance Specialist

Responsibilities

• Research, review, and classify software, hardware, third-party products, parts, and components in accordance with applicable export control regulations.
• Support compliance activities related to the Export Administration Regulations, International Traffic in Arms Regulations, Office of Foreign Assets Control regulations, and applicable foreign government requirements.
• Conduct reviews and investigations of companies, individuals, customers, business partners, and transactions for potential sanctions or export compliance risks.
• Support product, part, component, hardware, and software classification efforts, including documentation and recordkeeping.
• Prepare and submit classification requests to relevant government agencies, as needed.
• Support export license application processes for controlled products, technologies, and transactions.
• Aid in deemed export compliance activities, including review of foreign national candidates and support for export license applications submitted to the Bureau of Industry and Security.
• Review and support documentation related to End User Certifications and Nuclear Nonproliferation Statements.
• Gather data and evidence from internal systems, internet research, third-party tools, commercial databases, and business or compliance contacts.
• Document investigation findings, classification rationale, compliance determinations, and supporting evidence in accordance with record retention requirements.
• Escalate unusual findings or potential risks related to sanctions, export controls, terrorist financing, law enforcement concerns, or other compliance issues.
• Support development and execution of export compliance awareness trainings.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and improvement of compliance processes and procedures.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to raise awareness of export compliance requirements, sanctions trends, emerging issues, remedial actions, and program enhancements.
• Support special projects, urgent casework, and additional export and sanctions compliance initiatives as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of export compliance experience.
• Strong working knowledge of the Export Administration Regulations, especially Categories 3, 4, and 5.
• Experience with hardware and software product, part, and component classifications.
• Experience with End User Certifications and Nuclear Nonproliferation Statements.
• Experience investigating and researching companies, individuals, customers, business partners, and transactions for sanctions or export compliance risks.
• Working knowledge of OFAC sanctions regulations and sanctions compliance concepts.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to apply sound ethical judgment in a compliance-focused environment.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain thorough and accurate documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet aggressive timelines.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and business functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in international business, international relations, international trade, law, or a related field; equivalent work experience will also be considered.
• Familiarity with international export control regulations.
• Experience with ITAR compliance.
• Experience with deemed export compliance and foreign national review processes.
• Experience preparing or supporting export license applications.
• Experience using export screening or compliance systems such as SAP GTS or Accuity Compliance Link.
• Prior experience in global trade compliance, export classification, sanctions compliance, technology compliance, or financial crimes compliance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans).
• Supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity).
• 401(k)-retirement savings.
• Life & disability insurance.
• An employee assistance program.
• Legal support.
• Auto, home insurance, pet insurance.
• Employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Pay

• $45-$52/hour, depending on experience.

Schedule

• Onsite.