Export Controls & Trade Compliance Manager

The role

The Export Controls & Trade Compliance Manager serves as the operational owner for export controls and trade compliance activities. This person manages import and export compliance, licensing, jurisdiction and classification, and regulatory filings.

What you will do

• Serve as internal subject matter expert and operational owner for export controls and trade compliance
• Manage DDTC registration and regulatory compliance obligations
• Prepare, submit, administer, and track export licenses, agreements, and authorizations through U.S. Government systems
• Perform and maintain written jurisdiction and classification determinations
• Perform and document restricted and denied party screening
• Administer ITAR exemptions, EAR license exceptions, and Technology Control Plans
• Partner with stakeholders to control and document access to export-controlled information
• Support import and cross-border compliance activities
• Deliver export-control training and conduct internal audits
• Maintain and improve the Export Management and Compliance Program (EMCP)

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience supporting or executing U.S. import, export, or trade compliance activities
• Practical experience with ITAR and EAR requirements
• In-depth working knowledge of ITAR, EAR, OFAC sanctions requirements, CCL, ECCNs, USML, and deemed export concepts
• Hands-on experience preparing, administering, or tracking DDTC and/or BIS export licenses, agreements, authorizations, or classification requests
• Familiarity with U.S. Government trade compliance systems, including DECCS and SNAP-R
• Ability to prepare and coordinate regulatory correspondence with DDTC and other U.S. Government agencies
• Proficiency in restricted and denied party screening
• Familiarity with administering Technology Control Plans and Technology Transfer Plans
• Working knowledge of U.S. import and customs compliance requirements
• Strong working knowledge of trade compliance recordkeeping
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field
• U.S. citizenship is required

Nice to have

• Active DoD security clearance, Secret or higher
• Graduate degree in Business, Law, Finance, or a related field
• Experience in defense technology, aerospace, autonomous systems, robotics, or another highly regulated technical environment
• Experience supporting a registered ITAR manufacturer and exporter or U.S. Government contractor
• Experience supporting international defense programs, including FMS, DCS, international demonstrations, or overseas deployments
• Experience with BIS commodity classifications, license applications, and EAR license exceptions
• Experience conducting internal trade compliance audits, self-assessments, investigations, voluntary disclosures, and corrective-action tracking
• Experience coordinating foreign person access controls and deemed export reviews
• Certification such as Certified Export Compliance Professional (CECP), Licensed Customs Broker (LCB), CUSECO, or a comparable trade compliance credential

Benefits

• Premium medical, dental, and vision coverage with zero paycheck premiums for you and your family
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company match
• Equity grants for new hires
• Unlimited PTO
• 11 Paid holidays
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar, including a holiday hiatus in November & December
• Generous Parental Leave
• Military Leave for annual training or service requirements
• FSA
• DCFSA
• HSA
• Professional Development Opportunities

Before you apply

• U.S. citizenship is required due to ITAR regulations
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance

About the company

NODA is a Veteran-owned, venture-backed technology company that is transforming how unmanned systems collaborate in complex, mission-critical environments.