Senior Export Compliance Lead (ITAR/EAR)

AV; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Holiday shutdown

Job summary

AV seeks a Trade Compliance Officer to lead day-to-day export compliance activities, ensuring adherence to US laws and internal policies. The role supports licensing, classification, and training programs, while maintaining robust records and audits.

Key responsibilities include preparing license applications, managing classifications, and coordinating with external consultants and legal teams. The ideal candidate has deep experience in ITAR/EAR, regulatory interpretation, and cross‑functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Minimum of 12+ years of export administration experience in aerospace/defense/government sectors.
• Experience dealing with U.S. Government entities and international customers.
• Experience collaborating with external Trade Compliance consultants.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, submit and manage export license applications (DSP-5, DSP-73, DSP-61, TAA, MLA).
• Maintain product classifications (ECCN, ITAR, HTS, Schedule B).
• Work with outside TC consultants and legal counsel as directed.
• Maintain trade compliance records and training logs.

Skills

Export compliance

Regulatory understanding ITAR/EAR

Documentation & records

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, International Trade, Law or related field

Job description

AV seeks a Trade Compliance Officer to lead day-to-day export compliance activities, ensuring adherence to US laws and internal policies. The role supports licensing, classification, and training programs, while maintaining robust records and audits.

Key responsibilities include preparing license applications, managing classifications, and coordinating with external consultants and legal teams. The ideal candidate has deep experience in ITAR/EAR, regulatory interpretation, and cross‑functional