Sr. Manager, Trade Compliance

MAXAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Mental health resources

Student loan repayment assistance

Adoption reimbursement

Pet insurance

Job summary

Vantor, based in Westminster, CO, is seeking a Senior Manager, Compliance to lead the global compliance program and provide expert guidance on export controls. The role collaborates with Security, Contracts, Product, Engineering, and Legal to embed compliance into planning and execution.

Responsibilities include developing scalable processes for ITAR/EAR compliance, handling license submissions, and conducting audits. Strong cross-functional and regulatory analysis skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Expert knowledge of ITAR/EAR export license drafting and implementation.
• Proficiency with DECCS and SNAP‑R licensing portals.

Responsibilities

• Lead, enhance, and maintain the global Compliance program including policies and controls.
• Provide senior-level guidance on ITAR, EAR, OFAC, CBP, and related requirements.
• Partner with internal teams to embed compliance into business planning.
• Develop scalable compliance processes for spatial‑intelligence products and services.
• Act as the export authority for commercial foreign programs and licenses.
• Prepare and submit required import/export licenses and classifications.
• Lead or support audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor regulatory developments and update policies accordingly.

Skills

ITAR/EAR compliance

Policy development

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

DECCS system

SNAP-R licensing portals

Job description

Senior Manager, Compliance

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next. We seek a highly motivated and detail‑oriented individual to join our team in the Westminster, CO office.

To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Person, defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, asylee, or refugee.

Responsibilities

• Lead, enhance, and maintain Vantor’s global Compliance program, including policies, procedures, work instructions, controls, metrics, and governance for export, reexport, transfer, retransfer, sanctions, and restricted‑party compliance.
• Provide senior‑level guidance on ITAR, EAR, OFAC, CBP, Census/AES, anti‑boycott, and other trade‑related requirements affecting Vantor’s products, services, technologies, data, software, technical information, and international activities.
• Partner with internal teams (Security, Contracts, Procurement, Product, Engineering, Program Management, Sales, Cybersecurity, and Business Development) to embed compliance into business planning and execution.
• Develop scalable compliance processes that support Vantor’s spatial‑intelligence platform, ground stations, satellite tasking and imagery products, data and analytics offerings, software tools, APIs, professional services, and cloud‑computing environments.
• Act as the export authority for commercial foreign programs, providing analysis of U.S. Government import/export regulations (ITAR/EAR), laws and requirements.
• Obtain detailed information from technical teams related to spacecraft programs and components to prepare and submit required import/export licenses and agreements.
• Determine or assist in determining the classification of Vantor products, software, technical information, and technologies according to import and export control requirements.
• Serve as the subject‑matter expert for the classification and marking of technical data, software, hardware, and defense services.
• Lead or support trade compliance audits, self‑assessments, transaction testing, root‑cause reviews, corrective actions, and continuous‑improvement initiatives.
• Monitor regulatory developments and enforcement trends; assess impact to Vantor’s business and update policies, procedures, tools, and training accordingly.
• Support investigations, voluntary disclosures, remediation plans, and corrective‑action tracking in partnership with Legal and Ethics & Compliance.
• Manage multiple deadlines simultaneously and provide guidance and practical solutions to cross‑functional projects effectively and on‑time.
• Work effectively as a team member and in an independent manner while consistently exercising good business judgment.

Minimum Requirements

• U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Bachelor's degree in business or a related field or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
• Expert knowledge and experience in ITAR and EAR export license drafting and implementation, and classification of items in accordance with the regulations and interpretive guidance.
• Proficiency in DECCS, SNAP‑R licensing portals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Satellite and spacecraft industry experience on export issues.
• Investigative skills, including ability to be discreet and manage confidential information.
• Proven capability to use independent judgment and professionalism.
• Confidence in the application of U.S. export control laws and design of compliance programs.
• Excellent judgment with the ability to balance competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to listen, learn and influence a global network of management‑level personnel.
• Excellent communication skills.

Pay Transparency

Starting pay for this role will fall within the listed range and will be based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, location, and market conditions. For Colorado the base pay range is: $120,000.00 – $160,000.00 – $176,000.00 annually.

Benefits and Incentives

Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that includes a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks such as student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement, and pet insurance. The position is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved.

EEO Policy

Vantor is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. The company provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities in compliance with federal and state laws.