Senior Export Licensing & Compliance Manager

HawkEye 360; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Competitive base salary

Benefits package

Job summary

HawkEye 360 in Herndon, Virginia seeks a Senior Export Licensing & Compliance Manager to lead export control and trade compliance functions. In this role, you will prepare and implement Technical Assistance Agreements and manage compliance investigations.

The ideal candidate has 5-8 years of hands-on experience in trade compliance, strong knowledge of ITAR and EAR regulations, and a proven record with DDTC, DTSA, and BIS. A competitive compensation package includes a salary range of $185,000–$230,000 plus bonuses.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of direct experience in trade compliance and export licensing, preferably in space business operations.
• Deep expertise with ITAR and EAR regulations, including voluntary disclosures.
• Proven track record with DDTC, DTSA, and BIS.

Responsibilities

• Draft, submit, and manage international export licenses and technical agreements.
• Conduct compliance investigations and manage internal compliance policies.
• Act as the primary interface with relevant government agencies.

Skills

Trade compliance and export licensing

ITAR and EAR regulations

Compliance investigations

Agency relations

Technical Assistance Agreements

Job description

Senior Export Licensing & Compliance Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Export Licensing & Compliance Manager to lead our export control and trade compliance functions. In this role, you will manage the preparation and implementation of complex Technical Assistance Agreements (TAA) and DSP-5s, oversee compliance investigations, and prepare voluntary disclosures. You will act as the Company's Empowered Official, the Company's key liaison with the key government agencies involved in export licensing and compliance.

Your main responsibilities will be

• Licensing & Agreements: Draft, submit, and manage complex international export licenses, Technical Assistance Agreements (TAA), and DSP-5s. Ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements, including government provisos and provisos-management protocols.
• Compliance, Investigations & Disclosures: Manage internal compliance policies, processes and procedures, conduct compliance investigations and root-cause analyses. Investigate, draft and submit voluntary disclosures to responsible regulatory administration.
• Agency Engagement: Act as the primary interface with the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), Defense Technology Security Administration (DTSA), and Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS).
• Jurisdiction & Classification: Perform jurisdiction and classification determinations for defense articles and defense services subject to the jurisdiction of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and for equipment and technology subject to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
• Cross-Functional Support: Provide expert guidance on complex export regulations to engineering, program management, Government relations and business development teams. Collaborate specifically on issues related to export policy and export control reforms, intelligence activities involving ELINT or COMINT and technical data/technology control plans.

Your skills and qualifications

• Essential education and experience:
  • Experience: 5-8 years of direct, hands‑on experience in trade compliance and export licensing, with a preference for specific experience with space business operations and technologies, and signals intelligence (SIGINT).
  • Regulatory Expertise: Deep, demonstrable experience with ITAR and EAR regulations, including voluntary disclosures and compliance investigations.
  • Agency Relations: Proven track record of successfully interacting and managing submissions with DDTC, DTSA, and BIS.
  • Agreement Management: Extensive expertise in preparing and managing TAAs and related licensing documents.
  • Desired Background: Experience or technical exposure to SIGINT and Electronic Warfare (EW) systems, platforms, and related export challenges is highly desired.
  • Security clearance (S, TS or TS/SCI) is a bonus.

Location

Preference will be given to candidates within commuting distance to Herndon, Virginia or willing to relocate to a location within commuting distance of Herndon, Virginia.

Compensation

We offer a compensation package that includes a competitive base salary plus annual performance bonus and benefits. The salary range is $185,000–$230,000 USD.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HawkEye 360 is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.