[Hiring] Export Compliance Specialist @Agile Space Industries, Inc.

Role Description

Agile Space Industries is seeking an Export Compliance Specialist – Regulatory & Contracts, with a primary focus on export-control and trade compliance support activities including the negotiation and implementation of export-control-related contractual and program requirements. The role supports compliance with the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and other applicable U.S. trade requirements.

As a member of the Contracts team, the specialist will partner with various teams to translate complex regulatory, customer, contractual, and security requirements into practical processes that support both compliance and business execution. This position is suited to a hands-on professional who can work independently, exercise sound judgment, manage risk, and help improve compliance processes in a small, fast-growing aerospace company.

The ideal candidate will be located in Durango, CO, Denver, CO, Seattle, WA, or Tulsa, OK.

Core Responsibilities

• Export Control and Trade Compliance
  • Support the company’s export-control and trade compliance activities, including ITAR, EAR, and other applicable U.S. trade requirements.
  • Provide practical guidance on export-control requirements affecting products, technical data, software, services, transactions, and business activities.
  • Lead export jurisdiction and classification assessments, including USML and ECCN determinations.
  • Assist in determining licensing and authorization requirements and support export license applications, agreements, exemptions, exceptions, and other regulatory authorizations.
  • Support applicable DDTC registration activities and maintain accurate records of licenses, agreements, authorization conditions, provisos, and expiration dates.
  • Support Technical Assistance Agreements (TAAs), Manufacturing License Agreements (MLAs), and other applicable authorizations.
  • Review business activities for potential export-control implications; conduct or support restricted-party, end-user, end-use, and destination screening.
  • Monitor relevant regulatory changes and assess their potential impacts on contractual obligations and compliance processes.
• Compliance Processes, Controls and Risk Management
  • Help develop, document, implement, and improve practical compliance policies, procedures, work instructions, internal controls, and tracking tools.
  • Support the development, implementation, and periodic review of Technology Control Plans (TCPs) and Authorization Control Plans (ACPs).
  • Coordinate with various teams to support appropriate physical and electronic access controls.
  • Maintain accurate, audit-ready compliance records and tracking tools for contractual obligations, authorizations, reviews, training, findings, and corrective actions.
  • Identify potential compliance gaps and risks, recommend practical mitigation measures, and escalate concerns appropriately.
  • Support corrective and preventive actions and track assigned remediation activities through completion.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline contract reviews and improve compliance workflows.
• Audits, Training, and Cross-Functional Partnership
  • Support export-control awareness and training.
  • Support internal compliance reviews, audits, investigations, and government or third-party audits.
  • Assist with investigating and documenting potential unauthorized access or disclosure of controlled information.
  • Support regulatory inquiries, voluntary disclosures, and other regulatory reporting activities.
  • Partner with various stakeholders to embed compliance requirements into day-to-day business activities.
  • Support export documentation, shipping requirements, supplier due diligence, and customer security questionnaires.
  • Provide practical, commercially focused advice that helps the business meet regulatory and contractual obligations.
  • Perform other related duties and support cross-functional initiatives as business needs evolve.
• Export-Control Requirements
  • Review contracts and other business arrangements to identify export-control obligations and risks.
  • Negotiate contractual terms and conditions with customers, suppliers, and subcontractors.
  • Evaluate proposed contractual language and develop alternative language that protects Agile’s compliance position.
  • Ensure applicable export-control requirements are appropriately incorporated into contracts and agreements.
  • Review contract changes and new business activities for potential impacts to export-control obligations.
  • Partner with Legal and designated compliance leadership to resolve contractual issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, international trade, supply chain, engineering, legal studies, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible experience in export controls, trade compliance, or a closely related compliance field.
• Working knowledge of ITAR and EAR requirements and their application to contracts, technical data, products, services, or business activities.
• Experience reviewing and negotiating contracts or other business agreements.
• Experience conducting restricted-party screening, transaction reviews, export classification, and export authorization activities.
• Experience supporting U.S. Government contracts or programs.
• Ability to interpret complex regulatory and contractual requirements and assess risk.
• Strong analytical, organizational, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Ability to handle confidential, sensitive, and controlled information.

Requirements

• Experience in aerospace, defense, propulsion, advanced manufacturing, or another highly regulated industry.
• Experience negotiating export-control clauses with U.S. Government or commercial customers.
• Working knowledge with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
• Experience handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in compliance with federal requirements.
• Experience with DDTC, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), export licensing, or regulatory authorizations.
• Experience supporting USML/ECCN classification, jurisdictional assessments, TAAs, MLAs, or foreign-person access controls.
• Experience supporting compliance audits, investigations, corrective actions, or regulatory reporting.
• Familiarity with export-compliance software, ERP systems, or compliance management systems.
• Professional certification in export or trade compliance.

Benefits

• Generous health coverage, dental and vision plans.
• Flexible Time Off.
• Parental leave.
• 401(k) with 100% company match up to 4%.

Work Requirements

This position may require access to facilities, systems, technical data, defense articles, and other information subject to U.S. export-control regulations. The employee must comply with applicable company security and information-handling requirements.

This role can be onsite or remote, and we are currently accepting candidates residing in Colorado, Pennsylvania, Florida, North Carolina, Washington, Utah, Iowa, Texas, and Oklahoma. You MUST live and work from one of these states to work remotely for Agile Space Industries.

Salary

The expected salary range for this role is $104,000 – $130,000 annually. The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location.

Posting Timeline

This position will remain open for a minimum of five (5) days and will continue to accept applications until the role is filled. Early applications are encouraged, as reviews and interviews may begin during the posting period.

Disclaimer

Agile is proud to offer a competitive benefits package to support our team members as they take on challenging, mission-driven work. The benefits listed in this job description are applicable to full-time employees.

Reasonable Accommodation

At Agile, our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please submit a request to [email protected].

Recruitment Notice

Agile Space Industries is not partnering with external recruiters or agencies at this time. Please do not contact our staff directly regarding open positions. All candidates must apply through our official application process to be considered.