ITAR Specialist

Position Overview

Altera is seeking a highly knowledgeable International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) Specialist to oversee and support all compliance activities related to the ITAR and other export-control requirements.

This role is critical in ensuring the company maintains full regulatory compliance in handling defense-related products, technical data, and services.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain Altera’s ITAR and Export Administration Regulations (EAR) compliance program.
• Review, classify, and track technical data, products, and technology subject to U.S. export-control laws.
• Prepare, submit, and manage export licenses, Technical Assistance Agreements (TAAs), DSP-forms, and related documentation.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert for internal teams regarding export-control requirements.
• Develop and deliver ITAR training for employees, including new-hire compliance onboarding.
• Monitor ongoing regulatory updates and ensure company policies remain aligned with federal requirements.
• Conduct internal assessments, audits, and corrective-action planning related to ITAR/EAR compliance.
• Work with engineering and program teams to ensure controlled data is properly stored, shared, and protected.
• Support customer and government inquiries related to export compliance.
• Maintain accurate compliance records, reporting, and metrics for internal and external reviews.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required under ITAR (22 CFR120.62).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, International Relations, Law, Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 8+ years of experience working with ITAR, EAR, and export-compliance programs in a technology, defense, semiconductor, aerospace, or related industry.
• Strong understanding of U.S. export-control laws, classification processes, encryption controls, and technical-data handling.
• Demonstrated experience with DECCS, SNAP-R, or similar export-licensing systems.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to advise non-experts and influence cross-functional decision-making.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation and auditing skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with semiconductor or programmable-logic device (PLD/FPGA) technologies.
• Prior work in a Defense Industrial Base (DIB) environment.
• Compliance certifications such as C|ECP, EXIM, or similar.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity controls related to ITAR-restricted data.