Strategic Trade Compliance Lead - Export Controls

Beehive Industries; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health plan

Dental and vision

401(k) with company match

Equity in the company

Bonus eligible

Job summary

Beehive Industries seeks a Lead Compliance Specialist to oversee day-to-day trade compliance across the company. You will translate complex U.S.

export control requirements into practical business guidance for Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and IT teams, with growth into broader corporate compliance activities. This role focuses on trade compliance initially, with opportunities to expand into risk assessments, policy management, investigations, training, and third-party due diligence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in export controls, trade compliance, or a related field.
• Experience with ITAR/EAR or OFAC-administered programs.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).

Responsibilities

• Conduct export-control and sanctions reviews for customers, end users, destinations, and data.
• Coordinate classifications, including US Munitions List categories and ECCNs.
• Prepare export license applications and support license administration.
• Manage restricted-party screening and transaction reviews, escalate high-risk matters.
• Advise multiple teams on routine trade compliance requirements.
• Support controls around access to export-controlled hardware, software, and data.
• Maintain accurate compliance records, classification inventories, and guidance materials.
• Monitor ITAR, EAR, OFAC changes and assess business impact; propose actions.
• Develop and deliver role-based trade compliance training for employees and contractors.
• Support audits, investigations, risk assessments, and improved compliance programs.

Skills

Regulatory interpretation

Analytical skills

Documentation

Communication

Discretion

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Beehive Industries seeks a Lead Compliance Specialist to oversee day-to-day trade compliance across the company. You will translate complex U.S.

export control requirements into practical business guidance for Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and IT teams, with growth into broader corporate compliance activities. This role focuses on trade compliance initially, with opportunities to expand into risk assessments, policy management, investigations, training, and third-party due diligence.