Export Control Manager

SDFM; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Powerus, based near Rock Hill, SC, seeks an Export Control Manager to own the company's export compliance program across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain.

You will serve as or support the Empowered Official, manage classification, licensing, and training, and lead internal audits and voluntary disclosures. Candidates should have ITAR/EAR experience and US Person status.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience in export or trade compliance.
• Experience administering an export control program under ITAR and EAR, including classification and license or agreement preparation.
• Working knowledge of the USML, CCL and ECCN structure, license exceptions and exemptions, and recordkeeping requirements.
• Experience with restricted-party screening, deemed-export controls, or technology control plans.
• Eligibility to serve as Empowered Official under 22 C.F.R. 120.67.
• U.S. Person status required (citizen, permanent resident, or protected individual).

Responsibilities

• Make and document jurisdiction and classification determinations against the USML and CCL, including ECCN assignment.
• Prepare, submit, and manage DDTC and BIS license applications.
• Draft and administer Technical Assistance Agreements and Manufacturing License Agreements and related authorizations.
• Maintain DDTC registration, EEI/AES filings, and license and agreement records.
• Own the technology control plan, including physical and IT access controls and marking of controlled data.
• Run deemed-export controls for employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Operate restricted-party screening across customers, suppliers, partners, and visitors.
• Deliver export control training to engineering, program, and business development staff.
• Conduct internal audits, drive corrective actions, and prepare voluntary self-disclosures when required.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

About Powerus

Powerus is building a next-generation American autonomous systems platform designed to move, protect, and sustain critical assets in high-consequence environments. The company combines advanced autonomy, manufacturing capability, operational expertise, and strategic acquisitions to support defense, national security, critical infrastructure, and commercial operations globally.

Mission

Our mission is to deliver resilient autonomous technologies that strengthen national security, improve operational safety, and expand the capabilities of organizations operating in complex environments.

Why Join Powerus

Powerus designs and manufactures unmanned systems for defense and national security customers, and most of its engineering output is controlled technical data. Hiring, government programs, acquisitions, and interest from allied customers each raise export control questions.

This role owns the export compliance program: jurisdiction and classification, licensing with DDTC and BIS, the technology control plan, restricted-party screening, and training.

Position Overview

Powerus is seeking an Export Control Manager to own the company's export compliance program across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and business development, and to serve as or directly support the Empowered Official.

Key Responsibilities

• Make and document jurisdiction and classification determinations against the USML and CCL, including ECCN assignment
• Prepare, submit, and manage DDTC and BIS license applications
• Draft and administer Technical Assistance Agreements, Manufacturing License Agreements, and related authorizations
• Maintain DDTC registration, EEI/AES filings, and license and agreement records
• Own the technology control plan, including physical and IT access controls and marking of controlled technical data
• Run deemed-export controls for employees, contractors, and visitors
• Operate restricted-party screening across customers, suppliers, partners, and visitors
• Deliver export control training to engineering, program, and business development staff
• Conduct internal audits, drive corrective actions, and prepare voluntary self-disclosures when required

Qualifications

• Must be located in the United States, within commuting distance of Rock Hill, SC
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience in export or trade compliance
• Experience administering an export control program under the ITAR and EAR, including classification and license or agreement preparation
• Working knowledge of the USML, CCL and ECCN structure, license exceptions and exemptions, and recordkeeping requirements
• Experience with restricted-party screening, deemed-export controls, or technology control plans
• Eligibility to serve as an Empowered Official under 22 C.F.R. 120.67
• U.S. Person status required (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)); this role involves access to ITAR- and EAR-controlled technical data

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving as an Empowered Official
• Experience in unmanned systems, aerospace, or defense manufacturing
• Experience with commodity jurisdiction requests and voluntary self-disclosures
• Familiarity with DFARS, CUI, NIST SP 800-171, and NDAA Section 848 sourcing requirements
• Experience with export compliance after acquisitions
• CUSECO, CES, or ECoP certification
• Active or prior U.S. security clearance

What We Look For

Candidates should have built export controls into everyday engineering and business processes and be able to describe a determination they documented that withstood later review.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Powerus is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and mission-driven workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.