Export Compliance Specialist – Regulatory & Contracts

Agile Space Industries

. Support export-control and trade compliance activities involving ITAR, EAR, and other applicable U.S.

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $104,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in export controls and trade compliance, including ITAR and EAR requirements, with a strong ability to interpret complex regulatory frameworks and negotiate contractual obligations. Proven experience in conducting compliance audits, risk assessments, and supporting U.S. Government contracts.

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Export ControlsTrade ComplianceITAREARContract Negotiation

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Hard Skills

Export ClassificationRestricted-Party ScreeningExport DocumentationExport AuthorizationCompliance AuditsRisk AssessmentsRegulatory ReportingTechnical Data ManagementCompliance Policy DevelopmentForeign-Person Access Controls

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsEffective CommunicationJudgment

Tools & Technologies

Export-Compliance SoftwareERP SystemsCompliance Management SystemsCybersecurity Controls

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Certification in Export or Trade Compliance

Industry Keywords

AerospaceDefenseAdvanced ManufacturingFARDFARSCUIDDTCBISTAAsMLAs

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support export-control and trade compliance activities involving ITAR, EAR, and other applicable U.S. trade requirements
Provide guidance on export-control requirements affecting products, technical data, software, services, transactions, and business activities
Lead export jurisdiction and classification assessments, including USML and ECCN determinations
Assist with licensing and authorization requirements, export license applications, agreements, exemptions, exceptions, and other authorizations
Support DDTC registration activities and maintain records of licenses, agreements, conditions, provisos, and expiration dates
Support TAAs, MLAs, and other authorizations with compliance leadership and Legal
Review business activities, customers, suppliers, subcontractors, international partners, and visitors for export-control implications
Conduct or support restricted-party, end-user, end-use, and destination screening
Monitor regulatory changes and assess impacts on contracts, operations, and compliance processes
Develop, document, implement, and improve compliance policies, procedures, work instructions, controls, and tracking tools
Support Technology Control Plans, Authorization Control Plans, physical and electronic access controls, and foreign-person access reviews
Maintain audit-ready records for contractual obligations, authorizations, reviews, training, findings, and corrective actions
Identify compliance gaps and risks, recommend mitigation measures, and track remediation activities
Support export-control awareness and training
Support compliance reviews, audits, investigations, customer and supplier assessments, and government or third-party audits
Investigate and document potential unauthorized access, disclosure, export, transfer, or release of controlled information
Support regulatory inquiries, voluntary disclosures, government notifications, and regulatory reporting
Partner cross-functionally with Program, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Security, Information Technology, Legal, Business Development, and other stakeholders
Support export documentation, shipping requirements, supplier due diligence, customer security questionnaires, and trade compliance activities
Review contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, NDAs, teaming agreements, and other arrangements for export-control obligations and risks
Negotiate export-control-related contractual terms with customers, suppliers, and subcontractors
Evaluate proposed contract language and develop alternatives supporting compliance and business objectives
Incorporate export-control requirements into agreements and communicate obligations to internal teams and suppliers
Review contract and program changes for impacts on export-control obligations and authorizations
Perform other related duties and support cross-functional initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business, international trade, supply chain, engineering, legal studies, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible experience in export controls, trade compliance, or a closely related compliance field
Working knowledge of ITAR and EAR requirements
Experience reviewing and negotiating contracts or other business agreements
Experience conducting restricted-party screening, transaction reviews, export classification, export documentation, and export authorization activities
Experience supporting U.S. Government contracts or programs
Ability to interpret complex regulatory and contractual requirements and translate them into practical contractual language and business processes
Strong analytical, organizational, documentation, and problem-solving skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, exercise sound judgment, and escalate issues appropriately
Ability to handle confidential, sensitive, and controlled information
U.S.-based candidates only
Must live and work remotely from Colorado, Pennsylvania, Florida, North Carolina, Washington, Utah, Iowa, Texas, or Oklahoma
Preferred: experience in aerospace, defense, propulsion, advanced manufacturing, or another highly regulated industry
Preferred: experience negotiating export-control clauses with U.S. Government or commercial customers, suppliers, and subcontractors
Preferred: working knowledge of FAR and DFARS
Preferred: experience handling CUI in compliance with federal requirements
Preferred: experience with DDTC, BIS, export licensing, or regulatory authorizations
Preferred: experience supporting USML/ECCN classification, jurisdictional assessments, TAAs, MLAs, TCPs, or foreign-person access controls
Preferred: experience supporting compliance audits, investigations, corrective actions, risk assessments, or regulatory reporting
Preferred: familiarity with export-compliance software, ERP systems, compliance management systems, or cybersecurity controls
Preferred: professional certification in export or trade compliance
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Benefits

Comp & perks

Stock option plan eligibility, subject to executive review and approval
Health coverage
Dental plan
Vision plan
Flexible Time Off
Parental leave
401(k) with 100% company match up to 4%
Remote work option
Onsite or remote work arrangement
Up to 25% travel