Export Compliance Specialist - Sr.

Serco; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco is seeking an Export Compliance Specialist - Sr. to support the F-35 Joint Program Office mission.

The role focuses on senior-level export compliance reviews, coordination with DoD and contractor stakeholders, and leadership briefings in a fast-paced environment. The candidate should have a Master's or equivalent experience, with 10+ years in export compliance or related DoD support, and must be able to obtain/maintain a Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with senior government and contractor stakeholders.
• Experience supporting export compliance, international programs, or DoD functions.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance (active Secret preferred).
• Willingness to work on site in Arlington, VA, with up to 10% travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level export compliance reviews, documentation, coordination, and process execution.
• Review complex export compliance actions and ensure accuracy of packages.
• Coordinate with government and contractor stakeholders to track actions and resolve issues.
• Support development and maintenance of export compliance trackers, documentation, briefings, and reports.
• Advise team on documentation expectations, workflow, and action tracking.
• Provide status updates and recommendations to improve execution.
• Prepare reports, briefings, and compliance status updates for leadership.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder coordination

Security clearance awareness

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

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 the Export Compliance Specialist - Sr., you will provide senior-level export compliance support to a Department of Defense customer supporting the F-35 Joint Program Office mission. Bring your advanced compliance experience, sound judgment, and stakeholder coordination skills to help ensure international activities are properly reviewed, documented, coordinated, and executed in accordance with applicable requirements.

In this role, you will support mission-critical export compliance activities by reviewing documentation, coordinating with government and contractor stakeholders, tracking actions, preparing reports and briefings, and supporting leadership with recommendations that improve compliance execution. This position requires the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment while managing complex compliance actions and stakeholder requirements.

In This Role, You Will:

• Provide senior-level support for export compliance reviews, documentation, coordination, and process execution.
• Review complex export compliance actions, supporting documentation, correspondence, and approval of packages for accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate with government and contractor stakeholders to resolve issues, track actions, and support timely completion of compliance requirements.
• Support development and maintenance of export compliance trackers, process documentation, briefings, and recurring reports.
• Advise team members on documentation expectations, workflow requirements, and compliance-related action tracking.
• Support leadership with status updates, issue identification, and recommendations to improve export compliance execution.
• Prepare reports, presentations, briefings, and compliance status updates for leadership review.

To Be Successful in This Role You Will Have:

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Master's degree and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience; OR Bachelor's degree and an additional 14 years of relevant experience may be considered.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience supporting export compliance, international programs, compliance management, security operations, or related Department of Defense support functions.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance; active Secret clearance preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior government and contractor stakeholders and manage complex, time-sensitive actions.
• Ability to work on site in Arlington, Virginia, Monday through Friday during normal business hours.
• Ability to travel up to 10%, including CONUS and OCONUS travel, as required.

Desired Skills

• Prior experience working in a secure facility.
• Prior experience supporting security countermeasure environments.
• Experience supporting administrative processes and document management within secure environments.
• Ability to work effectively with government and contractor personnel.
• Experience preparing reports, briefings, status updates, and tracking spreadsheets.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent actions.
• Current active Secret or Top Secret security clearance preferred.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance utilized within the last two years preferred.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SAP eligibility preferred.

Additional Information

• Position is performed on site in Arlington, Virginia.
• Standard work schedule is Monday through Friday during normal business hours.
• Travel up to 10% may be required.
• Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain all required security clearances and accesses necessary to perform the duties of the position.

F-35 JPO Security Support Services

Serco Inc. is using this posting for the purpose of responding to a proposal. We are qualified candidates in the event of a contract award. This position is not currently funded/active. Should Serco be awarded the contract, and you meet the qualifications of the position, you will be considered in the selection process.

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.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/what-we-offer . If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: [e-mail] or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identity during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.

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. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email [e-mail] .

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.

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. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: [e-mail] .