Trade Compliance, Lead Associate

Peraton; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Trade Compliance Analyst to join the Legal Department's Trade Compliance team. The role supports U.S. government agency work in intelligence, space, cyber, defense, and civilian markets.

It is primarily remote with occasional on-site work required; candidates must reside in specified locations. Responsibilities include applying ITAR, EAR, and FTR to ensure regulatory compliance, preparing export authorizations, reviewing shipments, and conducting training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years of related experience or Master’s Degree with 3+ years.

Responsibilities

• Apply ITAR, EAR, and FTR knowledge to advise departments on compliance with U.S. trade laws.
• Prepare, submit, and administer export authorization requests (TAAs, licenses, ITAR/EAR exemptions).
• Review international shipments, foreign travel, and visitor requests for licensing compliance.
• Review proposals, contracts, and purchase orders for programmatic alignment.
• Conduct export compliance training for employees and teams.
• Maintain export/import records per U.S. regulatory requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

US Citizenship

Security clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years or Master’s with 3+ years

Tools

GTM (Oracle)

DECCS

SNAP-R

AES (CBP)

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton is hiring a Trade Compliance Analyst to join our growing Trade Compliance team within the Legal Department. This position supports activities involving U.S. government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, and civilian markets. The role is primarily remote; however, occasional on-site work may be required. As such, candidates must reside in one of the following locations:

• DC, MD, Northern Virginia Metro area
• Annapolis Junction, MD
• Melbourne, FL
• Huntsville, AL
• Colorado Springs, CO
• Aurora, CO

Responsibilities:

• Apply working knowledge of the ITAR, EAR, and FTR to research, analyze, interpret, and advise functional departments on compliance with U.S. international trade laws and regulations.
• Prepare, submit, and administer export authorization requests, including Technical Assistance Agreements, Commerce licenses, and validation of applicable ITAR Exemptions and EAR Exceptions.
• Review and approve international shipments (exports and imports), foreign travel, and foreign visitor requests, ensuring all activities comply with licensing and regulatory requirements.
• Review proposals, contracts, and purchase orders and participate in programmatic technical discussions related to business area programs and technologies.
• Conduct export compliance training for new employees, existing employees, and program-specific teams.
• Maintain export and import records in accordance with U.S. regulatory requirements and company policy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of related experience, or a Master’s Degree with 3 years of related experience. Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Prefer Trade Compliance experience with a government contractor.
• Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Organizational skills with experience managing multiple deadlines.
• Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience is preferred in entering and managing export authorizations in Oracle’s GTM, DECCS, SNAP-R and CBP’s AES.
• Ability to obtain a TS clearance.
• US Citizenship
• Must reside near one of the following locations:
  • DC, MD, Northern Virginia Metro area
  • Annapolis Junction, MD
  • Melbourne, FL
  • Huntsville, AL
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • Aurora, CO

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.