Senior Trade Compliance Strategist

MATSYS; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and performance/in-

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid time off and holidays

Support for certifications and career

Job summary

MATSYS is seeking a Senior Compliance Specialist – Trade Compliance to enhance our U.S. trade-regulatory program. You will support licensing, screening, and regulatory record-keeping while collaborating with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to minimize risk.

The role emphasizes practical process development, training, audits, and incident management in a fast-growing advanced manufacturing environment. A security clearance is required for this senior individual-contributor position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Intl Trade, Business, Compliance, Law or related field.
• 5+ years in trade compliance or related field.
• Strong knowledge of EAR, ITAR, OFAC, licensing, screening, and regulatory record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Support EAR/ITAR/OFAC compliance and export controls.
• Coordinate export license applications, exemptions, and renewals.
• Perform restricted-party and sanctions screening and risk assessments.
• Maintain audit-ready trade-compliance records and respond to regulatory inquiries.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliant operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Documentation

Written communication

Verbal communication

Regulatory knowledge

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in International Trade, Business, Compliance, Law

Job description

MATSYS is seeking a Senior Compliance Specialist – Trade Compliance to enhance our U.S. trade-regulatory program. You will support licensing, screening, and regulatory record-keeping while collaborating with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to minimize risk.

The role emphasizes practical process development, training, audits, and incident management in a fast-growing advanced manufacturing environment. A security clearance is required for this senior individual-contributor position.