Export Compliance Specialist with Security Clearance

Armada Ltd; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Armada Ltd. in Arlington, VA seeks an Export Compliance Specialist to support export policy activities, license reviews, and interagency coordination for national and international partners. The role emphasizes planning, documentation, and government collaboration to ensure policy alignment and security standards.

The position requires experience with U.S. export controls, ITAR, and a strong ability to coordinate across agencies and teams.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of U.S. export control policies and ITAR licensing.
• Experience reviewing export license requests and policy materials.
• Ability to coordinate with interagency partners on licensing processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in export policy activities and prepare committee presentations.
• Interpret export guidance and maintain export-related documentation.
• Coordinate with government agencies to support export certification.
• Review export license requests and provide recommendations aligned with policy.
• Prepare and track export authorization documents and related materials.
• Monitor export compliance activities and identify gaps for corrective actions.
• Support export engagement planning and stakeholder coordination.
• Support government export processes and program activities as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Export controls knowledge

ITAR licensing

Interagency coordination

Policy interpretation

Documentation development

Government liaison

Compliance analysis

National Disclosure Policy familiarity

Education

Master's Degree in relevant field

Bachelor's + 4 years experience

Job description

Type: Full Time Location: Arlington, VA Overtime Exempt: No Reports To: ARMADA HQ Security Clearance Required: Secret

Duties & Responsibilities

• The Export Compliance Specialist assists the government in facilitating export‑related policy activities, including preparing and coordinating presentations for committee review, interpreting export guidance, and maintaining accurate export‑related documentation.
• The Export Compliance Specialist engage with interagency partners involved in export licensing processes, ensuring timely coordination, clear communication, and proper handling of export policy matters.
• Coordinate across the JPO enterprise and with other government agencies to support certification of a National Disclosure Policy compliant air system for export to international partners.
• Review F‑35 export license requests and provide recommendations that ensure international participation remains aligned with U.S. government policy, disclosure requirements, and security protection standards.
• Support the preparation, tracking, and maintenance of export authorization documents, ensuring consistency with established export regulations and program policies.
• Assist in monitoring export‑related compliance activities, identifying policy or documentation gaps, and helping the government develop corrective actions when needed.
• Contribute to the planning and execution of export engagements, stakeholder coordination, and documentation uplift in support of programmatic export objectives.
• Export Compliance Specialist supports government export processes and program activities as directed.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of U.S. export control policies, National Disclosure Policy requirements, and interagency export licensing processes.
• Skilled in reviewing, analyzing, and recommending actions on export license requests to maintain compliance with U.S. Government policy guidelines.
• Ability to prepare export‑related documentation, presentations, and policy materials for committee review and government coordination.
• Knowledge of DoD and interagency roles in foreign military export processes, including documentation, approval channels, and compliance standards.
• Ability to coordinate effectively across government organizations, international partners, and internal JPO stakeholders to support export certification requirements.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) licensing applications and review process.
• Demonstrated knowledge of aircraft programs and systems.

Minimum/General Experience

• At least 10 years of relevant work experience.

Minimum Education

• Master's Degree in relevant field; or a bachelor's degree and 4 additional years of relevant work experience.

Disclaimer

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the contractor assigned to this position.

Special Notes

Relocation is not available for these jobs.

ARMADA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. ARMADA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Must be able to successfully pass a background check, and pre‑employment drug testing. Job offers are contingent upon results of background check and drug testing.