Export Control Specialist

TechOp Solutions International; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

TechOp Solutions International is seeking an Export Control Specialist to support classification of technologies, items, and services for compliance with ITAR, EAR, USML, and OFAC requirements.

The role requires hands-on export compliance experience, strong analytical and writing skills, and the ability to work both independently and with cross‑functional teams in a mission-driven environment.

Onsite work in the Washington, DC metropolitan area is expected up to five days per week.

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.

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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

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.