Export and Industrial Security Compliance Manager (Aerospace & Defense)

Location: Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States; onsite in a manufacturing setting

Company

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components for aerospace and defense markets, including high-power solutions, radar, directed energy, and electronic warfare systems.

What you will do

• Provide daily export compliance guidance to engineering, operations, quality, sales, contracts, HR, and other cross-functional teams.
• Maintain export compliance procedures, training programs, internal controls, records, licensing activities, and regulatory updates.
• Review technical data, product classifications, customer transactions, and export activity under ITAR, EAR, and OFAC requirements.
• Serve as the on-site representative to DCSA and other government security agencies and lead Facility Security Office responsibilities.
• Manage classified material control, personnel clearances, visit authorizations, incident response, inspections, audits, and corrective actions.
• Maintain secure facilities and government security records in systems including DISS, NISS, and NBIS, while communicating risks and improvements to site leadership.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in industrial security, export compliance, or a similar field.
• Working knowledge of ITAR, EAR, OFAC, and NISPOM requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree and the ability to manage complex compliance programs independently.
• Active DoD Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one within 4 months of hire.
• Only U.S. Persons will be considered where access to Controlled Data or Information is required; selected applicants may undergo a government security investigation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief senior leadership and work across functions.

Nice to have

• Three years of experience as an FSO, Alternate FSO, or in a supporting industrial security role.
• Direct experience applying NISPOM requirements at a cleared facility.
• Aerospace and defense, military, or government contracting experience.
• Experience with security and export compliance IT systems, classified materials, and secure programs.

Culture & Benefits

• Standard office environment within a manufacturing setting, with occasional exposure to areas requiring PPE.
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance beginning on the first day of the month.
• 15 days of paid time off accruing from the first day of employment and 11 paid holidays annually.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Education reimbursement available after 6 months of employment.
• Drug-free workplace with background checks and random drug testing for FAA-sensitive positions.