Trade Compliance Administrator II

Woven; Austin (TX); In loco; USD 80.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

CesiumAstro in Austin, TX, is seeking a Trade Compliance Administrator II to manage export licensing, regulatory classifications, and compliance documentation across aerospace products.

You will work cross-functionally with Engineering, Supply Chain, Contracts, Legal, and Security to review transactions, maintain records, and monitor ITAR/EAR/OFAC updates. A strong background in export controls and regulatory reporting is required.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with 2-5 years of related experience, or Master's degree with 0-3 years in trade compliance or export controls.
• Knowledge of U.S. export controls, trade compliance principles, export licensing, and regulatory classifications.
• Understanding ITAR, EAR, OFAC requirements, and export-controlled technical data.
• Familiarity with TAAs, TCPs, foreign-person controls, and technology transfer requirements.

Mansioni

• Prepare export license applications, exemptions, and related documentation.
• Review USML categories, ECCNs, and screening results to support classifications.
• Evaluate international shipments and technology transfers for authorization needs.
• Conduct restricted-party screening and end-user/end-use reviews.
• Maintain export authorizations, classifications, and records for audits.

Conoscenze

Export controls

ITAR/EAR knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Documentation management

Cross-functional collaboration

Microsoft Office

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Strumenti

DDTC DECCS

BIS SNAP-R

AES/ACE

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

At CesiumAstro, 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.

We are looking to add a Trade Compliance Administrator II to our team. In this role you will perform trade compliance activities involving export licensing, regulatory classifications, technology transfers, and compliance documentation across aerospace and defense products and business operations. This role applies established trade compliance procedures to review export transactions, assess routine authorization requirements, conduct regulatory screening, and maintain accurate compliance records. Through execution of assigned activities, the Trade Compliance Administrator II supports regulatory compliance, accurate documentation, and effective management of export-controlled transactions.

Working cross-functionally with Engineering, Supply Chain, Contracts, Legal, Manufacturing, Program Management, Human Resources, and Security, this role supports export authorization activities, regulatory compliance reviews, documentation requirements, and routine issue resolution that contribute to compliant business operations.

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.