Export Controls Lead — ITAR/EAR for Advanced Defense Tech

Powerus; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Powerus develops and manufactures next-generation autonomous systems for defense, national security, public safety and critical infrastructure customers. Our technology spans unmanned aircraft, autonomy, advanced manufacturing and supporting hardware and software.

We are expanding our U.S. manufacturing footprint and international defense business and seek an Export Controls Lead to own and execute Powerus' export compliance program across our technology, manufacturing and global operations.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of ITAR, EAR, USML and ECCN classification.
• Experience in aerospace/defense export-controlled technology.
• Experience preparing and managing DDTC and/or BIS licenses and authorizations.
• Ability to work with engineers, manufacturing teams and commercial leaders, not just legal reviewers.
• Experience building or improving an export compliance program in a growing organization.

Responsibilities

• Own and continually develop the export compliance program.
• Lead ITAR/EAR classification including USML categories and ECCNs.
• Manage licenses, TAAs, MLAs and other DDTC/BIS authorizations.
• Maintain DDTC registrations and ongoing compliance requirements.
• Review international sales, deployments, partnerships and tech transfers before they occur.
• Establish controls around technical data, source code, engineering information and access by foreign persons.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing to classify new products and technologies as they are developed.
• Conduct restricted-party, end-use and destination screening and elevate risks.
• Advise teams on deemed-export considerations involving foreign personnel.
• Maintain export-control records and support audits and corrective actions.
• Deliver export-control training across the business.
• Monitor regulatory changes and translate them into Powerus requirements.
• Support due diligence and integration of export-control programs for acquisitions and strategic partners.

Skills

ITAR knowledge

EAR knowledge

USML classification

ECCN classification

DDTC licenses

BIS licenses

export controls

risk screening

cross-functional

training delivery

Job description

Powerus develops and manufactures next-generation autonomous systems for defense, national security, public safety and critical infrastructure customers. Our technology spans unmanned aircraft, autonomy, advanced manufacturing and supporting hardware and software.

We are expanding our U.S. manufacturing footprint and international defense business and seek an Export Controls Lead to own and execute Powerus' export compliance program across our technology, manufacturing and global operations.