HIGH-LEVEL OVERVIEW
The ITAR Compliance Manager is an individual contributor position responsible for managing day-to-day export compliance operations for a defense business unit, ensuring adherence to ITAR, EAR, and OFAC regulations while overseeing licensing, classification, and trade compliance activities.
This is an in-office position based near Huntsville, AL.
EXPECTATIONS
- Serve as the primary ITAR compliance resource for the defense business unit
- Prepare and submit export license applications and agreements to DDTC and BIS
- Provide guidance on licensing strategies, exemptions, and provision management
- Conduct ECCN/USML classification and country of origin determinations
- Review technical data intended for export for compliance with authorizations and markings
- Support restricted party screening and review of sales and procurement activity
- Monitor and maintain U.S. Government authorizations, exemptions, and required certifications
- Support audits, investigations, and internal compliance assessments
- Deliver export compliance training and contribute to process improvements
- Monitor regulatory changes and update internal policies and procedures
ESSENTIALS
- Bachelor's degree required
- 5+ years of experience in global trade compliance in aerospace and defense, particularly lasers
- Strong hands-on knowledge of ITAR and EAR regulations
- Significant experience with ITAR classifications, licenses, agreements, and exemptions
- Hands-on experience with DDTC licensing and DECCS and SNAP-R portals
- Experience with ECCN/USML export classification and license applications
- Experience with government defense contracts a plus
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills