Trade Compliance Specialist II

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The Trade Compliance Specialist II supports complex global trade compliance activities involving SATCOM hardware, software, technical data, and technology primarily subject to the EAR and, to a lesser extent, the ITAR.

The role advises business teams on export licensing, reexports, intracompany transfers, foreign manufacturing activities, de minimis analyses, technology control requirements, and higher-risk international transactions, including China-related activities.

This position also supports subsidiary oversight, data marking requirements, jurisdiction and classification, and cross-border technology transfers across global operations.

• 7–10 years of export compliance experience supporting multinational operations involving controlled technology, software, and technical data
• Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying EAR requirements related to reexports, foreign-produced items, de minimis calculations, and cross-border technology transfers
• Experience preparing and managing BIS license applications, CCATS submissions, and export authorization strategies for complex transactions
• Ability to independently assess regulatory risk and provide practical guidance to engineering, operations, supply chain, and program stakeholders
• Experience supporting foreign subsidiaries, contract manufacturers, distributors, or international integration partners preferred
• Familiarity with China-related export controls, technology release considerations, and data handling requirements strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of ITAR jurisdiction/classification concepts and mixed EAR/ITAR environments preferred