International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) / Export Administration Regulations (EAR)

Job overview

The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) / Export Administration Regulations (EAR) Compliance Specialist role is onsite in Sterling, VA. Compensation is not specified. The specialist supports Heven AeroTech, a developer of hydrogen-powered drones and advanced aerospace technologies. The role owns day-to-day export compliance activities, advising business units and supporting compliant development and commercialization. Work includes managing authorizations, classifications, the export compliance program, risk assessments, training, restricted-party screening, regulatory engagement, and cross-functional compliance processes. The posting requires five or more years of relevant export-control experience, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and U.S. Person status as defined under ITAR.

What you'll do

• Prepare and manage export license applications, TAAs, MLAs, and other authorizations
• maintain license tracking
• conduct commodity jurisdiction and ECCN determinations
• develop and improve the Export Compliance Program
• conduct risk assessments and audits
• maintain Technology Control Plans
• prepare voluntary self-disclosures with legal counsel
• deliver awareness training
• screen parties against restricted lists
• support transaction due diligence
• serve as a DDTC and BIS contact
• monitor regulatory developments
• partner across business functions
• advise on access controls for controlled technical data.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

export compliance

itar

ear

sterling va

heven aerotech

ddtc

bis

export licenses

eccn classification

technology control plans

restricted-party screening

u.s. person required

aerospace technology

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• retirement plans
• paid time off and sick leave
• critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident coverage, and short- and long-term disability.

Why this role

The posting requires U.S. Person status under ITAR and describes occasional travel as a possibility for meetings, audits, training, and site visits.

About the employer

Heven AeroTech is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.