Export Compliance Manager

Cambium; Los Angeles, California (CA, MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical/dental/vision benefits

Matching 401(k) plan

Professional development reimbursement

Opportunity for equity

Job summary

A leading defense and space manufacturer in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced Export Control Manager to lead compliance with U.S. export regulations. This role involves developing compliance strategies, managing documentation, and conducting audits. Candidates should have at least 5-8 years of experience in a relevant field and strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace, defense, or government-contracting.
• Minimum 5-8 years of export/trade compliance experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. export/import rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop export compliance strategy and execute it.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert for classification.
• Lead the review of contracts and perform risk assessments.

Skills

Export compliance strategy

ITAR/EAR regulations

Risk assessment

Auditing and compliance monitoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Job description

Export Control Manager – Cambium

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Export Compliance Manager to lead the export control program for our manufacturing, product development, and government contract work. You’ll lead export control compliance for our company where you’ll classify and manage regulatory requirements for products we have invented and for what we invent tomorrow. Additionally, you will own document control and change management for our product development work in El Segundo. Come join an outstanding team and grow with us!

Base Pay Range

$100,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the comprehensive export & import compliance strategy to support advanced materials manufacturing and product development (hardware, software, technical data) under International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), OFAC sanctions, U.S. Customs, etc.
• Serve as a subject‑matter expert for classification (USML/ECCN), jurisdiction determinations, technology control plans (TCPs), export control quality control plans, export license/TCN filings, exemption/exception usage.
• Lead the review of contracts/statements of work, perform risk assessments, engage with engineering, programs, supply‑chain, legal, business development to identify export‑control issues proactively.
• Establish and enforce internal control plans, record‑keeping, audit trails, and key metrics to monitor compliance effectiveness.
• Manage audits/investigations: when potential non‑compliance or violations arise, coordinate disclosures to agencies, remediate, and implement corrective actions.
• Provide training, guidance, and awareness programs for technical, operational, and business‑stakeholder audiences (engineering, logistics, foreign travel/visits, supplier management).
• Lead export/trade compliance; mentor staff, define process improvements, implement automation tools, and drive continuous process optimization.
• Develop and maintain a document control program and lead change management for company processes.
• Stay up to date on changes in U.S. export/import regulations and global trade regimes; assess impact on company and implement necessary changes to policies and processes.

Key Requirements

• Be an outstanding teammate.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (or equivalent experience); advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum ~5‑8 years of export/trade compliance experience in aerospace, defense, or government‑contracting and manufacturing environment.
• Deep knowledge of ITAR/EAR, U.S. export/import rules, sanctions, restricted‑party screening, technology control plans.
• Proven experience preparing and managing U.S. export licenses, exemptions, and exceptions; classification and jurisdiction decisions for controlled hardware, software, technical data.
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration: ability to engage engineering, programs, contracts, supply chain, legal, and business development teams.
• Excellent communication (written & verbal), training delivery, ability to influence.
• Experience with auditing/compliance monitoring and leading investigations and corrective action programs.
• U.S. Citizenship (and ability to maintain any required security clearance).
• Experience in aerospace/government product environment; previous team‑lead or supervisory role; familiarity with export compliance tools and systems.

Benefits

Cambium offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits plan. This includes excellent medical/dental/vision benefits, a matching 401(k) plan, professional development reimbursement, and an opportunity for equity for most full‑time positions. As a condition of employment, the candidate must successfully complete a medical evaluation and obtain clearance to wear respiratory personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, and Science

Industries

Defense and Space Manufacturing