U.S. Export Control Lead

The role

The U.S. Export Control Lead will head the company's U.S. export compliance program. This person serves as the principal point of contact on U.S. export controls and reports to the Head of Legal.

What you will do

• Serve as the company's Export Control Officer and oversee the compliance program.
• Determine export jurisdiction and classification for hardware and technology under ITAR and EAR.
• Identify licensing requirements and manage export licenses, exemptions, and agreements.
• Conduct end-use, end-user, and restricted-party screening.
• Manage deemed export compliance and maintain Technology Control Plans.
• Maintain auditable export records and support internal audits.
• Develop and deliver export control training across the organization.
• Partner with various departments to integrate export requirements into daily operations.
• Monitor regulatory developments and engage with industry groups and government agencies.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in International Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field or JD from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 3-5+ years of relevant experience in U.S. export controls and related compliance matters.
• Proven proficiency building, implementing, and owning an export compliance program.
• Strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and a high level of organization and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, high growth environment.
• Must be a U.S. person as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing.

Nice to have

• ITAR experience
• Experience with Global Trade Management (GTM) software or ERP-integrated compliance tools

Benefits

• Generous PTO policy
• Comprehensive medical coverage (80% company-paid for employee + dependents)
• Vision & dental (100% company-paid)
• Short and long-term disability coverage (100% company-paid)
• Generous 401(k) retirement plan
• Company-paid life insurance
• Great teammates and well stocked snacks
• Relocation support for the right candidates

About the company

Kraken Kinetics designs and manufactures advanced kinetic solutions for the United States Armed Forces and its allies. They specialize in mission-tailored warheads and firing systems for unmanned and autonomous weapon platforms.