Global Trade Compliance Lead: ITAR/EAR Licensing

Northwest Talent Solutions LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northwest Talent Solutions is conducting a confidential search for a Lead, Global Trade Compliance – Licensing with deep ITAR/EAR licensing expertise to join a major aerospace and defense organization. This senior role requires interaction with regulators and hands-on license applications for international activity.

You'll influence regulatory strategy, develop compliance programs, and partner with business leaders to enable compliant growth across multiple U.S. locations.

Qualifications

• Significant ITAR and EAR expertise.
• 5+ years ITAR Exemptions and EAR Exceptions experience.
• Hands-on drafting/submitting international trade license applications.
• Empowered Official experience, preferably in aerospace/defense.
• Experience interacting directly with U.S. Government regulators.
• Strong knowledge of export authorization management and regulatory recordkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing, preparing and submitting ITAR and EAR license applications.
• Providing guidance regarding ITAR Exemptions and EAR Exceptions.
• Serving as an Empowered Official per ITAR requirements.
• Acting as primary contact with U.S. Government regulators on licensing matters.
• Managing export authorizations, DDTC notifications and regulatory reporting.
• Developing trade compliance procedures, templates and guidance.
• Creating and delivering training and webinars on trade compliance.

Skills

ITAR/EAR licensing expertise

Empowered Official experience

U.S. Government regulators interaction

Regulatory reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

Northwest Talent Solutions is conducting a confidential search for a Lead, Global Trade Compliance – Licensing with deep ITAR/EAR licensing expertise to join a major aerospace and defense organization. This senior role requires interaction with regulators and hands-on license applications for international activity.

You'll influence regulatory strategy, develop compliance programs, and partner with business leaders to enable compliant growth across multiple U.S. locations.