Export Compliance Analyst - Defense Tech with Equity & Growth

Anduril Industries; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 86,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking an experienced Export Compliance Analyst to support our International Trade Compliance team. Based in Costa Mesa, CA or Washington, DC, you will manage export authorizations, implement compliance best practices, and serve as a primary interface to Compliance for internal teams.

You will work across ITAR and EAR regulations, prepare applications, train staff, and monitor regulatory changes to ensure rapid, compliant deployment of defense technology.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of compliance work in export control.
• Prior experience working for a defense contractor or U.S. Government.
• Strong understanding of U.S. export control regulations
• Experience developing, deploying, and maintaining compliance processes
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Quick learner and able to contribute to the broader start‑up legal function, including topics that may be completely new to you
• Capability to manage multiple complex tasks and work efficiently
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Top Secret and Special Access Program (SAP) security clearances
• Willing and able to travel at least 15% of time
• Experience with export compliance software and/or databases

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with ITAR and EAR regulations.
• Prepare and submit export authorization applications.
• Provide guidance and training to staff on ITAR and EAR regulations.
• Monitor and implement changes in export control regulations.
• Manage and track export authorizations.
• Liaise with U.S. government agencies.
• Support the logistics team on hardware exports.
• Assist in developing, reviewing, and improving compliance procedures for U.S. subsidiaries.
• Perform compliance assessments of export/import authorizations and related transactions and assist in investigations of potential compliance issues.
• Support and implement corrective actions that result from compliance issues.
• Participate in working groups and cross‑functional projects within the compliance function.

Skills

ITAR/EAR compliance

Export controls

Defense contractor experience

TS/SAP clearance

Strong communication

Regulatory training

Travel 15%

Export tools/software

Tools

Export control software

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking an experienced Export Compliance Analyst to support our International Trade Compliance team. Based in Costa Mesa, CA or Washington, DC, you will manage export authorizations, implement compliance best practices, and serve as a primary interface to Compliance for internal teams.

You will work across ITAR and EAR regulations, prepare applications, train staff, and monitor regulatory changes to ensure rapid, compliant deployment of defense technology.