Trade Compliance Manager (ITAR/EAR)

Teledyne Qioptiq; Miamisburg (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Qioptiq Electronic Solutions is seeking a Trade Compliance Manager to support export/import compliance across U.S. units. You will advise on regulatory requirements and drive consistent, compliant processes in a highly regulated environment.

Responsibilities include licensing, classifications, and cross-functional collaboration with stakeholders, ensuring adherence to ITAR/EAR and OFAC where applicable. Travel between U.S. sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 5–10 years of export/trade compliance experience.
• Hands-on ITAR/EAR regulatory experience.
• Experience with export licensing as per DDTC and BIS.
• Audits, regulatory reporting, and compliance processes experience.
• Strong ability to interpret complex regulations and guide the business.
• Effective communication with cross-functional stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Periodic travel between U.S. sites.

Responsibilities

• Review export activities to ensure ITAR/EAR compliance across multiple U.S. units.
• Determine licensing requirements and guide compliant movement of products and data.
• Assess export scenarios and escalation needs based on risk and regs.
• Coordinate export license applications (e.g., DSP-5, DSP-61) and filings.
• Maintain product classifications and export jurisdiction documentation.
• Provide compliance oversight to multiple U.S. business units.
• Advise cross-functional teams on export/import requirements.
• Develop and maintain licensing activity reporting for stakeholders.

Skills

Export compliance

ITAR

EAR

Regulatory reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Audits support

Licensing processes

DDTC/BIS knowledge

Risk assessment

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Logistics/Supply Chain

Job description

Teledyne Qioptiq Electronic Solutions (“QES”) is an advanced electronics business that provides custom energetics, including electronic safe & arm devices, high-voltage semiconductor switches and rubidium frequency standards for defense and space applications, weapons sights and surveillance products.

Position Summary

The Trade Compliance Manager plays a key role in supporting export and import compliance across multiple U.S.-based business units within Teledyne Qioptiq Electronic Solutions. This position serves as a trusted advisor to internal teams, helping ensure compliance with U.S. trade regulations while enabling global business operations.

Working closely with business stakeholders and Corporate International Trade Compliance, this role blends hands-on execution with strategic guidance. You will review export activities, advise on regulatory requirements, and help drive consistent, compliant processes across the organization in a highly regulated environment.

Primary Duties:

• Review international shipments, orders, and technical data transfers to ensure compliance with ITAR, EAR, and OFAC regulations
• Determine export licensing requirements and guide compliant movement of products, technology, and information
• Evaluate export scenarios and determine when licensing, restrictions, or escalation is required based on risk and regulatory requirements
• Liaison/facilitate and prepare export license applications (e.g., DSP-5, DSP-61,BIS-748P) and support related regulatory filings as needed
• Provide guidance and maintain product classifications and compliance documentation, including export jurisdiction and screening activities
• Provide compliance oversight and guidance across multiple U.S. business units, ensuring consistency in processes and decision-making
• Advise and partner with cross-functional teams on export and import requirementsDevelop and maintain reporting on licensing activity and compliance metrics for key stakeholders

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Business, Supply Chain, Logistics), or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5-10 years of experience in export/trade compliance
• Hands‑on experience applying ITAR and/or EAR regulations in real‑world scenarios
• Experience with export licensing processes ( DDTC and/or BIS)
• Experience supporting audits, compliance processes, or regulatory reporting
• Strong ability to interpret complex regulations and provide practical guidance to the business
• Effective communication skills with the ability to work with cross‑functional stakeholders
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a regulated environment
• Periodic travel required between U.S. sites throughout the year

Applicants must be either a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, legal permanent resident, asylee, refugee or must be eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate export control license from the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non‑merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.