Senior Export Licensing & Compliance Manager

Licensing & Agreements

Draft, submit, and manage complex international export licenses, Technical Assistance Agreements (TAA), and DSP-5s. Ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements, including government provisos and provisos-management protocols.

Compliance, Investigations & Disclosures

Manage internal compliance policies, processes and procedures, conduct compliance investigations and root-cause analyses. Investigate, draft and submit voluntary disclosures to responsible regulatory administrations.

Agency Engagement

Act as the primary interface with the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), Defense Technology Security Administration (DTSA), and Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS).

Jurisdiction & Classification

Perform jurisdiction and classification determinations for defense articles and defense services subject to the jurisdiction of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and for equipment and technology subject to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

Cross-Functional Support

Provide expert guidance on complex export regulations to engineering, program management, Government relations and business development teams. Collaborate specifically on issues related to export policy and export control reforms, intelligence activities involving ELINT or COMINT and technical data/technology control plans.

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience: 5–8 years of direct, hands-on experience in trade compliance and export licensing, with a preference for specific experience with space business operations and technologies, and signals intelligence (SIGINT).
• Regulatory Expertise: Deep, demonstrable experience with ITAR and EAR regulations, including voluntary disclosures and compliance investigations.
• Agency Relations: Proven track record of successfully interacting and managing submissions with DDTC, DTSA, and BIS.
• Agreement Management: Extensive expertise in preparing and managing TAAs and related licensing documents.
• Desired Background: Experience or technical exposure to SIGINT and Electronic Warfare (EW) systems, platforms, and related export challenges is highly desired.
• Security clearance (S, TS or TS/SCI) is a bonus.

Location

Preference will be given to candidates within commuting distance to Herndon, Virginia or willing to relocate to a location within commuting distance of Herndon, Virginia.

Compensation Package

We offer a competitive base salary plus annual performance bonus and benefits. We consider many factors when determining salary offers, such as candidate's work experience, education, training & skills, as well as market and business considerations. We are also open to considering candidates with experience and qualifications at a different level than required in a job posting, which may affect the compensation package offered.

Salary Range

$185,000 - $230,000 USD

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Export Licensing & Compliance Manager to lead our export control and trade compliance functions.

Responsibilities

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Licensing & Agreements: Draft, submit, and manage complex international export licenses, Technical Assistance Agreements (TAA), and DSP-5s. Ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements, including government provisos and provisos-management protocols.
• Compliance, Investigations & Disclosures: Manage internal compliance policies, processes and procedures, conduct compliance investigations and root-cause analyses. Investigate, draft and submit voluntary disclosures to responsible regulatory administrations.
• Agency Engagement: Act as the primary interface with the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), Defense Technology Security Administration (DTSA), and Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS).
• Jurisdiction & Classification: Perform jurisdiction and classification determinations for defense articles and defense services subject to the jurisdiction of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and for equipment and technology subject to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
• Cross-Functional Support: Provide expert guidance on complex export regulations to engineering, program management, Government relations and business development teams. Collaborate specifically on issues related to export policy and export control reforms, intelligence activities involving ELINT or COMINT and technical data/technology control plans.

Requirements

Your skills and qualifications:

• Essential education and experience:
• Experience: 5–8 years of direct, hands-on experience in trade compliance and export licensing, with a preference for specific experience with space business operations and technologies, and signals intelligence (SIGINT).
• Regulatory Expertise: Deep, demonstrable experience with ITAR and EAR regulations, including voluntary disclosures and compliance investigations.
• Agency Relations: Proven track record of successfully interacting and managing submissions with DDTC, DTSA, and BIS.
• Agreement Management: Extensive expertise in preparing and managing TAAs and related licensing documents.
• Desired Background: Experience or technical exposure to SIGINT and Electronic Warfare (EW) systems, platforms, and related export challenges is highly desired.
• Security clearance (S, TS or TS/SCI) is a bonus.

Qualifications

Your skills and qualifications:

• Essential education and experience:
• Experience: 5–8 years of direct, hands-on experience in trade compliance and export licensing, with a preference for specific experience with space business operations and technologies, and signals intelligence (SIGINT).
• Regulatory Expertise: Deep, demonstrable experience with ITAR and EAR regulations, including voluntary disclosures and compliance investigations.
• Agency Relations: Proven track record of successfully interacting and managing submissions with DDTC, DTSA, and BIS.
• Agreement Management: Extensive expertise in preparing and managing TAAs and related licensing documents.
• Desired Background: Experience or technical exposure to SIGINT and Electronic Warfare (EW) systems, platforms, and related export challenges is highly desired.
• Security clearance (S, TS or TS/SCI) is a bonus.

Benefits

We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

Pay

$185,000 - $230,000 USD

Schedule

N/A