Trade Compliance Administrator II

CesiumAstro; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

CesiumAstro seeks a Trade Compliance professional to lead export control activities supporting space and aerospace programs. The role focuses on license applications, ECCN assessments, and routine compliance tasks across engineering, supply chain, and legal teams.

You will monitor ITAR/EAR updates, perform screening, and collaborate with multiple departments to resolve authorization needs while maintaining accurate records and audit trails.

Qualifications

• Degree in supply chain, international business, or law with trade compliance experience.
• Knowledge of ITAR, EAR, OFAC and export licensing requirements.
• Familiarity with TAAs, TCPs, and restricted-party screening processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare export license applications and related regulatory documentation.
• Review USML categories, ECCNs, and classifications for ITAR compliance.
• Assess shipments for license requirements and correct documentation.

Skills

Regulatory compliance understanding

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

SharePoint

Descartes

Job description

Please Note:To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

AtCesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare export license applications, agreements, exemptions, license exceptions, and Technical Assistance Agreement (TAA) documentation using established procedures and regulatory guidance.
• Review product information, technical documentation, U.S. Munitions List (USML) categories, and Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs) to support export classification and jurisdiction determinations.
• Evaluate routine international shipments, technical data transfers, and export-controlled transactions to identify authorization requirements and documentation discrepancies.
• Conduct restricted-party screening, end-user/end-use reviews, and routine compliance assessments in accordance with established regulatory procedures.
• Review foreign-person access requests, technology transfer information, and Technology Control Plan (TCP) documentation to identify potential export authorization requirements.
• Identify routine regulatory discrepancies, licensing concerns, and compliance risks while coordinating resolution or escalation through established procedures.
• Maintain export authorizations, license conditions, classifications, screening records, and supporting documentation in accordance with regulatory recordkeeping requirements.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Contracts, Legal, Human Resources, Security, and other business functions to collect information and address routine trade compliance requirements.
• Prepare compliance reports, authorization summaries, and supporting documentation for internal reviews, audits, and regulatory submissions.
• Monitor routine updates to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) requirements, and related trade regulations.
• Assist with internal compliance audits, investigations, regulatory reporting, training activities, and corrective action processes through documentation and data review.
• Support improvements to authorization tracking, regulatory documentation, screening workflows, and compliance recordkeeping practices based on recurring issues.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, International Business, Business Administration, Logistics, Legal Studies, or a related field with 2–5 years of related experience, or Master's degree in a related field with 0–3 years of related experience in trade compliance, export controls, regulatory compliance, export licensing, international trade, or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of U.S. export controls, trade compliance principles, export licensing, regulatory classifications, and authorization requirements.
• Understanding of International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) requirements, and export-controlled technical data.
• Familiarity with Technical Assistance Agreements (TAAs), Technology Control Plans (TCPs), foreign-person access, deemed exports, and technology transfer requirements.
• Experience reviewing export documentation, restricted-party screening results, end-user/end-use information, and licensing records to identify routine compliance discrepancies.
• Practical understanding of import compliance, customs documentation, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications, country-of-origin requirements, and international trade practices.
• Knowledge of regulatory recordkeeping, authorization tracking, compliance reviews, and established procedures supporting accurate and compliant international transactions.
• Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Export licensing and regulatory submission applications, e.g. DDTC DECCS, BIS SNAP-R, or equivalent government systems.
• Trade compliance, export classification, restricted-party screening, and authorization management applications, e.g. OCR EASE, Descartes, SAP GTS, or equivalent platforms.
• Electronic export reporting and customs applications, e.g. Automated Export System (AES), Automated Commercial Environment (ACE), or equivalent systems.
• Document management, collaboration, and workflow applications, e.g. SharePoint, Jira, Confluence, or equivalent applications.

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.
CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.