Export Compliance Specialist (Mid)

Serco; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance and disability coverage

Parental leave benefits

Job summary

Serco Inc. in Arlington, Virginia seeks an Export Compliance Specialist (Mid) to support the F-35 Joint Program Office mission.

The role focuses on coordinating export control activities, maintaining documentation, and ensuring regulatory compliance for international programs. The successful candidate will have a US citizenship, a bachelor’s degree, 10+ years in export compliance or related DoD functions, and the ability to obtain Secret and Top Secret clearances, with on-site work required

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required.
• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 10+ years of experience in export compliance or related DoD mission support.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Secret and Top Secret clearances.
• On-site work in Arlington, VA, Mon–Fri during normal business hours.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive documentation.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS as required.

Responsibilities

• Support export compliance reviews, documentation, tracking, and coordination for international program activities.
• Assist with preparing, reviewing, and maintaining export compliance records, correspondence, and approval packages.
• Coordinate with government, Serco, and contractor personnel to support timely completion of export compliance actions.
• Help monitor compliance requirements, action items, deadlines, and supporting documentation.
• Support meetings, briefings, and data calls related to export compliance and international security activities.
• Provide detailed administrative and analytical support to help ensure compliance processes are accurate, complete, and well documented.
• Assist in preparing reports, briefings, correspondence, metrics, and tracking spreadsheets.
• Maintain sensitive records and documentation in accordance with applicable compliance and security requirements.

Skills

Export compliance

Coordination across stakeholders

Documentation management

Regulatory compliance

Security clearance coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree + 10 years experience may be considered

Job description

Position Description & Qualifications

Looking for an opportunity at a place where you can have an influence every day? Then Serco has the right opportunity for you! As an Export Compliance Specialist (Mid), you will provide export compliance support to a Department of Defense customer supporting the F-35 Joint Program Office mission. Bring your compliance mindset, attention to detail, and ability to coordinate across stakeholders to help ensure international program activities are conducted in accordance with applicable export control requirements.

In this role, you will support mission-critical international activities, coordinate with government and contractor personnel, maintain compliance documentation, and help ensure regulatory requirements are met. Your efforts will directly contribute to supporting military customers and advancing the success of the F-35 program.

In This Role, You Will

• Support export compliance reviews, documentation, tracking, and coordination for international program activities.
• Assist with preparing, reviewing, and maintaining export compliance records, correspondence, and approval packages.
• Coordinate with government, Serco, and contractor personnel to support timely completion of export compliance actions.
• Help monitor compliance requirements, action items, deadlines, and supporting documentation.
• Support meetings, briefings, and data calls related to export compliance and international security activities.
• Provide detailed administrative and analytical support to help ensure compliance processes are accurate, complete, and well documented.
• Assist in preparing reports, briefings, correspondence, metrics, and tracking spreadsheets.
• Maintain sensitive records and documentation in accordance with applicable compliance and security requirements.

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Have

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Bachelor's Degree.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience related to export compliance, international programs, security administration, compliance support, or related Department of Defense mission support functions.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance.
• Ability to work on-site in Arlington, Virginia, Monday through Friday during normal business hours.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive documentation and recurring suspense actions.
• Ability to effectively coordinate and communicate with government and contractor personnel.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS as required.

Education Equivalency

• Master's Degree plus 10 years of relevant experience may be considered.
• Bachelor's Degree plus an additional 14 years of relevant experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current and Active Secret Clearance.
• Active Top Secret Clearance preferred.
• Special Access Program (SAP) eligibility preferred.
• Active TS/SCI Clearance preferred and utilized within the last two years.
• Prior experience working in a secure facility.
• Prior experience working in a security countermeasure environment.Experience supporting administrative processes and document management in a secure environment.
• Experience preparing reports, briefings, executive summaries, and tracking tools.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense programs and international activities.

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of export compliance processes and international program support activities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Advanced proficiency in document management, tracking, and reporting.
• Ability to work independently while supporting a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent customer service and stakeholder engagement skills.

Additional Information

• Position is 100% on-site in Arlington, Virginia.
• Work schedule is Monday through Friday during normal business hours.
• Approximately 10% travel may be required.
• Candidates must be able to support work involving sensitive government information and comply with all applicable security requirements.

F-35 JPO Security Support Services

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance—so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.

Benefits – Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role):

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan

To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us.

Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans.

The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco’s external (or internal) career site. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: [e-mail].

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee.

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.