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Pay: $160-$215K base salary

Benefits: 401K, PTO, Health, Vision, Dental

Fully on-site role in Palo Alto, CA

We are seeking an experienced **International Trade Compliance (ITC) Manager** to lead compliance with U.S. export control laws (ITAR, EAR, OFAC) and manage international trade operations. As the site’s **Empowered Official (EO)** , you will play a critical role in enabling compliant business growth across regulated markets. This role also supports logistics, training, documentation, and may include **Facility Security Officer (FSO)** responsibilities under NISPOM in partnership with the company’s designated FSO.

Key Responsibilities

International Trade Compliance

+ Serve as the site’s **Empowered Official** (22 CFR 120.67) with independent authority to stop or approve exports

+ Ensure compliance with **ITAR, EAR, OFAC, FTR, and U.S. Customs regulations**

+ Prepare and manage export licenses, TAAs, BIS, and DDTC authorizations

+ Oversee export classification (ECCN, USML, HTS/Schedule B) and technology jurisdiction

+ Review and mitigate risks in international transactions and end-user engagements

+ Maintain and update Technology Control Plans (TCPs), procedures, and flowcharts

+ Deliver ITC training and provide compliance support to Engineering, Sales, Operations, and Shipping teams

Export Operations & Logistics

+ Ensure accurate export documentation and compliance with U.S. and international shipping regulations

+ Manage product classification, valuation, and country of origin declarations

+ Partner with freight forwarders and brokers to ensure timely, compliant delivery

+ Administer Free Trade Agreement (FTA) qualification reviews and recordkeeping

+ Collaborate with Supply Chain and Finance to maintain accurate ERP export records

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

+ Support audits, self-inspections, and investigations related to compliance or security

+ Partner with Legal, IT, and senior leadership to update policies and reduce compliance risk

+ Monitor regulatory updates and ensure timely training and procedural revisions

+ Track compliance KPIs and provide risk assessments to leadership

Facility Security Officer (FSO) Support (as needed)

+ Support the industrial security program under **NISPOM standards**

+ Assist with employee clearance processing (e-QIP, JPAS/DISS) and classified material access

+ Coordinate with the **Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA)**

+ Provide annual training and conduct documentation reviews

Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Law, Engineering, or related field

+ 7–10 years of experience in trade compliance and/or export operations

+ **U.S. Person** as defined by 22 CFR 120.62; eligible for DoD clearance

+ Experience as an **Empowered Official (EO)** under ITAR

+ Familiarity with **NISPOM** and willingness to train as FSO

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills

+ Experience with ERP/trade compliance systems (e.g., SAP, OCR EASE)

+ Aerospace/Defense industry experience with DCSA or DoD preferred

+ Certifications (e.g., **CECP, CISSP** ) are a plus

**Pay Details:** $160,000.00 to $215,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

+ The California Fair Chance Act

+ Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

+ Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

+ San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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