Export Compliance Lead – Aerospace (25% Travel)

Blue Origin; Florida; On-site; USD 104,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Blue Origin, headquartered in the United States, is seeking a senior Supply Chain Export Compliance Administrator to lead export controls and FAR/DFAR compliance across aerospace programs. The role focuses on implementing compliant processes, automating reporting, and coordinating with cross-functional teams for government contracts.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in aerospace compliance, deep knowledge of FAA, NASA, DoD regulations, and strong project management and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Law, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years in aerospace compliance roles.
• Extensive knowledge of FAA, NASA, DoD, and international aerospace regulations.
• Experience with FAR and DFAR compliance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-priority projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and develop Supply Chain Export Strategies in partnership with Blue Origin Trade Compliance.
• Assist with the authoring, management and amendments of Export License and Technical Assistance Agreement applications submitted to the US Department of Commerce and US State Department.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive compliance program that aligns with aerospace industry standards, government regulations, FAR, and DFAR.
• Stay current with evolving regulations, including updates to import, export, FAR and DFAR, and assess their impact on our operations and contracts.
• Create and oversee automated compliance reporting systems to streamline monitoring and documentation processes, with a focus on FAR and DFAR requirements.
• Conduct regular internal audits to identify potential compliance risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate compliance requirements, including FAR and DFAR clauses, into product design, manufacturing, and service delivery processes.
• Provide expert guidance and training to all levels of the organization on compliance matters, with emphasis on FAR and DFAR regulations.
• Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory bodies and government agencies for compliance-related issues, including FAR and DFAR interpretations.
• Help align system compliance with the needs of the Global Supply Chain team located outside of the US.
• Manage and respond to compliance inquiries, investigations, and audits from customers and regulatory authorities.
• Develop an effective, efficient approach to ensuring policies, procedures, and documentation are compliant to FAR and DFAR contractual flow-downs.

Skills

Aerospace regulations

Automated reporting

Contracting knowledge

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Law, or Business Administration

Tools

Compliance reporting software

Job description

Blue Origin, headquartered in the United States, is seeking a senior Supply Chain Export Compliance Administrator to lead export controls and FAR/DFAR compliance across aerospace programs. The role focuses on implementing compliant processes, automating reporting, and coordinating with cross-functional teams for government contracts.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in aerospace compliance, deep knowledge of FAA, NASA, DoD regulations, and strong project management and communication skills.