Risk and Compliance Specialist – Global Trade

Palantir Technologies

. Manage and scale a global trade compliance program .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeWashington, D.C. • District of Columbia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $172,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing global trade compliance programs, including ITAR, EAR, and OFAC regulations. Proficient in conducting due diligence, risk assessments, and drafting compliance-related documentation for U.S. defense contractors.

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Trade Compliance ManagementITAR/EAR Regulatory GuidanceTechnical Assistance Agreements (TAAs)Due Diligence and Risk AssessmentsDECCS, SNAP-R, ACE Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Trade Compliance ManagementITAR ComplianceEAR ComplianceExport License ApplicationsTechnical Assistance Agreements (TAAs)Due DiligenceRisk AssessmentExport Control Incident ResponseRegulatory GuidanceCompliance Policy Development

Soft Skills

Program ManagementOrganizational SkillsCollaborationInfluencing StakeholdersHandling Competing Deadlines

Tools & Technologies

DECCSSNAP-RACECompliance Screening Software

Industry Keywords

U.S. Trade ControlsDefense ContractorCUIOFACKYC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and scale a global trade compliance program
Manage submissions for U.S. government trade controls and customs registrations, authorizations, reports, and license applications
Handle defense-related export licenses
Provide regulatory guidance on ITAR/EAR implementation
Support drafting and negotiation of trade compliance contract language
Maintain and update ITAR/EAR/OFAC policies and training materials
Triage and respond to export control incidents and sanctions issues
Adjudicate foreign national and employee access to ITAR-controlled data, including during international travel
Conduct customer, supplier, and partner due diligence and risk assessments using compliance databases, tools, and public-record research
Support cross-functional legal and compliance risk initiatives involving export controls, sanctions compliance, and third-party integrity
Collaborate with engineering, business, product, legal, compliance, and management stakeholders
Influence a global network of management-level personnel and stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 3 years of experience working on a risk or compliance team
5–7 years of experience on a risk or compliance team, including experience leading a function or workstream
Prior trade compliance experience for a U.S. defense contractor and/or SaaS company with ITAR-controlled products
Hands-on experience drafting and managing Technical Assistance Agreements (TAAs) and other DDTC authorizations
Demonstrated experience conducting KYC or third-party due diligence in a high-volume, fast-paced setting
Proficiency in DECCS, SNAP-R, ACE, and third-party compliance screening software
Must be eligible to access and work with U.S. export-controlled and restricted materials, including ITAR, EAR, OFAC, and CUI
Expert knowledge and experience drafting and applying for export and import authorizations
Understanding of the overlap and distinctions between U.S. trade controls and U.S. Department of Defense CUI controls
Ability to assist with terms-of-use compliance for U.S. government-furnished CUI
Strong program/project management and organizational skills
Ability to handle projects with competing deadlines

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Voluntary life insurance
Basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
Commuter benefits
Take-what-you-need paid time off
2 weeks paid time off built into the end of each year, subject to team and business needs
10 paid holidays
Supportive leave of absence program, including military service and medical events
Paid leave for new parents
Subsidized back-up care for all parents
Fertility and family building benefits, including adoption, surrogacy, and preservation
New child expenses stipend
401(k) plan
Hybrid work options for many teams
Career growth opportunities and multiple pathways to success