Global Trade Compliance Lead - Space & Defense

Amro-A-Division-of-Karman-Space-; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Health Savings Account (HSA) with公司贡献

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Company-paid life and AD&D insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense seeks a Senior International Trade Compliance Officer to lead the company’s global trade compliance program from Huntington Beach, CA. You will oversee licensing, classification, training, investigations, and cross-functional collaboration to embed compliance into everyday business operations.

Ideal candidates have 8–10 years in export controls or regulatory affairs, with a bachelor’s in a related field; JD/LL.M./MBA are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 8–10 years of progressive experience in trade compliance or regulatory affairs.
• Hands-on experience with export licensing and ITAR/related frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Manages day-to-day operations of the international trade compliance program, including policies, procedures, internal controls, and compliance records.
• Develops and maintains Technology Control Plans and facility-level compliance documentation.
• Prepares, submits, and manages export licenses, agreements, and regulatory filings with relevant government agencies.
• Conducts export jurisdiction and classification determinations for products, technical data, and services.
• Screens international transactions and partners, performs risk-based due diligence, and evaluates compliance considerations for proposed business activities.
• Designs, delivers, and tracks trade compliance training and distributes compliance communications to operational teams.
• Leads internal investigations of potential violations, prepares voluntary self-disclosures, and supports internal and external audits.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to provide regulatory guidance and integrate compliance into business processes and proposals.
• Supports due diligence for mergers and acquisitions, FOI/C, CFIUS reviews, and related matters.
• Provides guidance to coordinators, analysts, and embedded personnel as program needs evolve.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Export controls

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Law/Business/Intl Relations/Engineering/Political Science)

JD/LL.M./MBA or equivalent

Tools

Export licensing workflows

Job description

Karman Space & Defense seeks a Senior International Trade Compliance Officer to lead the company’s global trade compliance program from Huntington Beach, CA. You will oversee licensing, classification, training, investigations, and cross-functional collaboration to embed compliance into everyday business operations.

Ideal candidates have 8–10 years in export controls or regulatory affairs, with a bachelor’s in a related field; JD/LL.M./MBA are preferred.