Export Compliance Manager (Aerospace & Defense)

Location: Chandler, Arizona, United States. On-site role in a manufacturing environment; occasional manufacturing-floor visits and travel may be required. Only U.S. persons may be considered due to ITAR Empowered Official requirements.

Company

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components for aerospace and defense markets, including engines, landing gear, satellites, missiles, and unmanned aerial systems.

What you will do

• Lead and administer export compliance activities for the assigned site.
• Provide regulatory guidance and deliver export compliance training to engineering, quality, operations, sales, contracts, HR, shipping, and supply chain teams.
• Review engineering change orders and product modifications for jurisdiction, classification, and licensing impacts.
• Review and release export holds, conduct restricted-party screenings, verify end users, and validate export data for compliant shipments.
• Prepare and monitor export license applications, regulatory filings, system access controls, and compliance records.
• Conduct internal audits, investigate potential incidents, coordinate corrective actions with legal counsel, and support corporate compliance initiatives.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in export compliance or related regulatory functions involving ITAR, EAR, OFAC, or similar regulations.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. export control regulations, licensing, classification, and jurisdiction determinations.
• Experience with ECCN and USML classifications for parts, assemblies, technical data, software, or services.
• Strong written and verbal communication, training, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently and translate complex regulations into clear guidance.
• BA/BS or equivalent experience required; only U.S. persons may be considered.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree, such as an MBA or joint degree.
• Export compliance experience in the aerospace and defense industry.
• Experience working with engineering teams on ECOs and design or configuration changes.
• Recognized export compliance training or relevant professional certifications.

Culture & Benefits

• Standard office environment within a manufacturing organization, with approximately 90% sitting and 10% standing.
• Health care, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance starting the first day of the month.
• 15 days of paid time off accruing from the first day and 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Education reimbursement available after six months of employment.
• Background check required; FAA-sensitive positions may involve participation in a random drug test pool.