Analyst, International Trade Compliance

NextGenEnergyJobs; Canada; On-site; CAD 154,191 - 224,278; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

HSA with company contribution

Paid time off

16 weeks parental leave

Wellness program

Employee assistance program

Home office reimbursement

Phone and internet reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Equity

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites. We seek an Analyst, International Trade Compliance to join the ITC Team within our global Legal organization, focusing on export/import compliance and sanctions in a fast-paced environment.

The role is full-time and hybrid, based from our San Francisco HQ with three days on-site. You will engage with engineers, procurement, and legal to implement compliant trade practices and protect sensitive technologies.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in international trade compliance, legal, or contracting.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Self-motivated, strategic thinker with strong negotiation, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience reading and applying the ITAR and EAR.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in all deliverables.
• Ability to work independently as well as with teams.
• Experience applying ITAR and EAR controls in a global organization.

Responsibilities

• Interface with engineers, supply chain, IT, security, and external counsel to mitigate compliance risks.
• Integrate export/import regulations into business initiatives and enhance the export compliance program.
• Prepare and manage licenses/authorizations (DDTC and BIS) and ensure compliance for global operations.
• Collaborate across departments to align stakeholders and drive compliant business outcomes.

Skills

ITAR/EAR knowledge

Export controls

Contracting experience

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

DECCS/SNAP-R familiarity

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history.

Key Responsibilities

• As an Analyst, International Trade Compliance (ITC) for Planet, you will be a member of the ITC Team within Planet’s global Legal organization and will have the opportunity to work on issues that may have large compliance and/or financial implications for the company. You will routinely interface with engineers, supply chain, IT, security, and other local and international personnel, as well as external counsel and vendors to mitigate compliance risks and support secure and efficient global trade licensing and operations. In this role, your primary focus area will be on compliance with export/import laws/regulations, while providing support as well for economic sanctions and anti-bribery/anti-corruption compliance.
• The successful candidate will have solid work experience in the satellite and/or aerospace/defense industry with experience in the areas of contracting, international trade, and/or legal. The position will be responsible for integrating export/import regulations into business initiatives, enhancing Planet’s global export compliance program, preparing and managing DDTC and BIS licenses/authorizations, and ensuring legal compliance to maximize business outcomes for Planet.
• This is a full-time, hybrid role which will require you to work from our San Francisco HQ 3 days per week.

Requirements

• 2+ years experience in international trade compliance, legal, or contracting
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Self-motivated, critical and strategic thinker with strong negotiation, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills
• Experience reading and applying the ITAR and EAR
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy in all deliverables
• Solid commitment to integrity and professionalism
• Ability to work independently as well as with teams
• Ability to drive results by successfully influencing and aligning stakeholders across multiple departments, even without direct reporting authority
• Ability to build and maintain excellent working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
• Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with navigating DECCS and SNAP-R
• Certified paralegal and/or experience in a legal environment
• Experience of working in a dynamic, startup environment
• Technical/engineering background and/or experience of applying ITAR and EAR in satellites and earth observation industry
• Professional export compliance certifications
• Experience applying ITAR and EAR controls in a global organization
• Experience working in a manufacturing lab
• Experience with software and technology data repositories
• This position requires access to export-controlled information, and as such, employment (or hiring of a contractor) is contingent upon the candidate’s ability to access all applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing being required by the Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.
• These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off
• 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Home Office Reimbursement
• Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
• Equity
• Commuter Benefits (if local to an office)