Export Control Officer

About the role

The Export Control Officer will have primary responsibility over the Actalent and Allegis export control compliance program, supporting staffing and services client engagements with controlled work performed on and off-site. The ECO will execute and manage Actalent’s export control compliance program, providing technical oversight for managing, implementing, and promoting export control requirements. This role partners closely with key business stakeholders to understand client and regulatory requirements, ensuring Actalent can support proposed controlled work. The ECO will review contracts, Statements of Work (SOWs), Request for Proposal (RFPs), and other documents, engaging in client discussions to define export control requirements and Actalent’s responsibilities. The position promotes general export control awareness, reviews international export control language, and supports compliance activities. The ECO must stay current on federal rule changes impacting ITAR, EAR, OFAC, and other regulations related to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). The role also partners with other operating companies and Allegis to maintain enterprise export control compliance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional team members including information security, privacy, finance, business development, contracts, and other compliance functions to manage an effective trade compliance program.
• Provide subject matter expertise as a trusted adviser to enable the business while maintaining compliance.
• Assist with the verification of citizenship to control deemed exports.
• Maintain the Actalent Technology Control Plan (TCP) and enforce relevant policies at local offices.
• Conduct compliance audits defined in the TCP.
• Develop and deliver ITAR/EAR compliance-related training materials ad hoc and through the learning management system.
• Review proposals and contracts to identify export control requirements and assess ability to comply.
• Assess technology, software, systems, and technical data within controlled workspaces to ensure compliance.
• Determine any licensing requirements from the Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security, or other government agencies and assist in drafting license applications.
• Guide business stakeholders in maintaining export control records.
• Inform company leadership of relevant export control activities or changes.
• Partner with business development and practice teams when pursuing opportunities.
• Develop and implement procedures to effectively manage export control activities.
• Review proposed contract language and suggest revisions as needed to protect company interests.
• Conduct assessments of project-specific requirements to ensure proper export control compliance is implemented as required.
• Identify ITAR and EAR exemptions and exceptions when necessary.
• Serve as Empowered Official responsible for applying for and maintaining applicable export licenses from the Department of State.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 3+ years of Export Controls experience, including knowledge of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR); Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).
• 3+ years of government contracting experience, with knowledge of government contracting regulations (i.e., FAR/DFAR) and government contract compliance preferred.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Skills

• Demonstrate technical export expertise in contract review, cross-functional training, and business support.
• Skill in setting priorities which accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities.
• Ability and willingness to learn complicated government regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills.
• Ability to discuss with, and provide, guidance to executives, leadership, and front-line employees.

• Build relationships.
• Develop people.
• Lead change.
• Inspire others.
• Think critically.
• Communicate clearly.
• Create accountability.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (hospital plans available).
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available.
• Life Insurance (Company-paid Basic Life and AD&D as well as voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents).
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability.
• Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA).
• Transportation benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Allegis Group Paid Family Leave, Parental Leave).

Pay

Salary Range: $84,300–$126,400. Bonus eligible.

Schedule

Local candidates required in-office at least 4 days per week. Open to remote candidates.