Trade Compliance Manager (Legal)

TL;DR

Trade Compliance Manager (Legal): Developing and executing trade compliance strategies to ensure strict adherence to ITAR, EAR, and export control regulations within a defense technology context. Focus on managing Export Management Control Policies, conducting regular audits, and handling DDTC licensing applications.

Location: Onsite in Los Angeles. Must be a U.S. Person.

Salary: $115,000 - $180,000

Company

Defense technology company redefining modern defense through Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™) to provide domain dominance.

What you will do

• Develop, implement, and maintain trade policies and procedures for Department of State, Commerce, and Treasury regulations.
• Establish and manage the company’s Export Management Control Policy (EMCP) consistent with DDTC requirements.
• Oversee trade compliance audits and investigations to identify and mitigate potential risks.
• Determine classification and licensing requirements (ITAR, EAR) and apply for licenses via DECCS and SNAP-R.
• Design and deliver tailored export control and global trade compliance training for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with IT and Engineering teams to ensure secure system architectures for processing controlled information.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in trade compliance roles.
• Comprehensive knowledge of U.S. regulations, including USML, ECCN, EAR, and CCL.
• Hands-on experience with DDTC licensing applications such as DSP-5, TAA, and MLA.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, business development, and legal teams.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401k with a 50% company match up to 6% of pay, plus FSA and HSA.
• Unlimited PTO and "No meeting Fridays".
• Free daily lunch and casual dress code.
• Competitive base salary and generous pre-IPO stock option grants.
• Relocation assistance available.