Sr. Export Control & Compliance Lead (DoD Programs)

OST INC; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

OST, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Export Control / Compliance Specialist to support DoD programs, ensuring compliance with U.S. export control regulations across international and defense-related activities.

The role involves collaborating with program teams, contracts, and leadership to identify export-control requirements, prepare licenses and exemptions, and implement internal procedures and training to mitigate risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, International Relations, Law, Security, Engineering, or related field.
• 5–10+ years of experience supporting export control, compliance, contracts, or international program activities.
• Experience with ITAR and/or EAR regulations (direct or supporting role).
• Experience reviewing contracts, technical data, or program activities for compliance considerations.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with program teams, contracts, and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Support export control and compliance activities across DoD and international programs.
• Review program documentation, contracts, and technical data to identify export control considerations (ITAR/EAR).
• Assist in the preparation and coordination of export authorizations, licenses, agreements, and exemptions.
• Provide guidance to program teams on handling export-controlled information and foreign disclosure requirements.
• Partner with contracts, legal, and security teams to ensure compliance across program activities.
• Support development and maintenance of internal compliance procedures, documentation, and training materials.
• Assist with audits, compliance reviews, and tracking of export-related activities and metrics.
• Stay current on export control regulations and support implementation of updates across programs.

Skills

Export control

Compliance

ITAR/EAR

Cross-functional

Contracts review

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/IR/Law/Security/Engineering

Tools

Regulatory databases

Job description

OST, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Export Control / Compliance Specialist to support DoD programs, ensuring compliance with U.S. export control regulations across international and defense-related activities.

The role involves collaborating with program teams, contracts, and leadership to identify export-control requirements, prepare licenses and exemptions, and implement internal procedures and training to mitigate risk.