Export Control Specialist

TechOp Solutions International; Washington; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

TechOp Solutions is seeking an Export Control Specialist to support the review and classification of technologies, items, and services and help ensure compliance with export regulations.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on export compliance experience with ITAR, EAR, USML, and OFAC, strong analytical and writing skills, and the ability to work independently in a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of export compliance experience with ITAR, EAR, USML, and ECCNs.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to explain regulatory info clearly.

Responsibilities

• Independently classify items, services, and technologies under ECCNs and USML categories.
• Identify applicable export exemptions and licensing requirements.
• Prepare assessments, briefings, technical evaluations, and regulatory interpretations.
• Maintain compliance databases, documenting review findings and supporting information.
• Develop and update training materials and outreach products.
• Provide technical and programmatic input to reviews and policy development.

Skills

Export compliance experience

TS/SCI clearance

Regulatory interpretation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

TechOp Solutions is seeking an Export Control Specialist to support the review and classification of technologies, items, and services and help ensure compliance with applicable export regulations.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on export compliance experience, strong analytical and writing skills, and working knowledge of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), U.S. Munitions List (USML), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) requirements. This role requires sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Independently classify items, services, and technologies under applicable Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs) and USML categories.
• Identify applicable export exemptions and licensing requirements.
• Prepare assessments, briefings, technical evaluations, and regulatory interpretations.
• Maintain compliance databases, documenting review findings and supporting information.
• Develop and update training materials and outreach products.
• Provide technical and programmatic input to reviews and policy development.

Qualifications

• At least three years of demonstrated export compliance experience, including application of ITAR, EAR, USML categories, and ECCNs.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Strong reading comprehension, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate technical and regulatory information clearly to audiences with varied backgrounds.
• Ability to manage assignments independently and contribute effectively to team projects.
• Availability to work onsite in the Washington, DC metropolitan area up to five days per week as required.