Export Controls Compliance Specialist – Defense

Cargolux Airlines International SA.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cargolux Airlines International SA. in Houston is seeking an Export Controls Compliance professional for a full-time, on-site role.

The position requires 3–5 years of related experience, a higher education degree in Legal or International Affairs, and strong English language skills for verbal and written communication. Responsibilities include reviewing export-controlled shipments, ensuring regulatory compliance, training staff, and coordinating with authorities.

Qualifications

• Must have high-level English (verbal & written).
• 3–5 years in a similar role or similar responsibilities preferred.
• Ethics-oriented with strong moral compass and trustworthiness.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Export Controls Compliance Team in reviewing and approving export-controlled shipments.
• Assess acceptability of export-controlled shipments per Company policies and Board directives.
• Communicate with authorities to ensure compliance with Company policies.
• Support Head of Export Controls Compliance Team in designing processes and projects.
• Maintain updated knowledge of export control regulations and sanctions.

Skills

English proficiency

Ethics oriented

Strong communication

Team oriented

Education

Degree in Legal or International Affairs

Job description

Task Responsibilities:

• Assist the Export Controls Compliance Team in the review and approval of export-controlled shipments (Compliance Defense process).
• Assess the acceptability of export-controlled shipments following the policies of the Company and the internal standards of the Company as set by the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee.
• Communicate with the relevant authorities to ensure compliance with the policies of the Company.
• Support the Head of the Export Controls Compliance Team in the design and implementation of internal processes and ongoing projects.
• Keep a very good knowledge of export control regulations and sanctions applicable to the business of Cargolux.
• Give regular training and guidance to other Area 1 employees about the Export Controls policy and the transportation of export-controlled goods and in general about the Export Controls policy
• Act as contact and support point for Area 1 Sales and Ops for all Export Controls related matters
• Ensure communication to the relevant departments and stations/GSAs about the regulatory amendments which could have an influence on them (with particular attention to export control matters).
• Pay particular attention to the Compliance risks which could affect the company, monitor their evolution and helps design and implement controls to diminish those risks.
• Provide reports on a regular basis to the Head of department on the achievement of his/her objectives.
• Assist the Head of the department in its general compliance functions with particular dedication to the Compliance Defense process.
• Support the Export Controls Compliance Team in the general tasks of the unit.

Essential Requirements For The Position:

• Preferably between 3 and 5 years of experience in a similar position or a position with similar responsibilities.
• Hold a higher education degree, preferably in the Legal or International Affairs field.
• High degree of verbal & written English is mandatory - additional languages (especially Spanish/French) are considered an advantage.
• Be ethics-oriented and possess a strong moral compass.
• Be trustworthy, honest and integer.
• Strong reporting and organizational skills, including maintenance and updating documentation databases.
• Possess excellent communication & social skills.
• Experience in training is considered an advantage.
• People and team oriented with the capacity to work independently as well.
• Ability to multi-task between several open projects; good time management skills.

Working Conditions:

• Full time & permanent contract.

• The position holder is based in Houston.

• The position demands a regular presence in the office and requires vacation and other absences to be planned so as to avoid conflicting with service needs.

• Occasional travel may be required.

• Flexibility may be needed with working hours.The position holder shall keep informed their line manager on their whereabouts and the means of telecommunications through which they will be reachable for urgent company needs, while on company mission.

• Salary range 58,500 - 64,800 USD annually depending on seniority and skills of the selected candidate