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Trade Compliance Lead

Macpower Digital Assets Edge Private Limited

Arlington, VA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$90,000–$160,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Aerospace and Defense, Budgeting, Business Solutions, Communication Skills, Consulting, Government, Import/Export, Import/Export Compliance, Interpersonal Skills, Licensing, Maintain Compliance, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Record Keeping, Regulations, Risk Management, Secret Clearance, Security Clearance, Tactical Communications System, Team Player, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Arlington, VA
POSTED
7 days ago
Work Schedule:
  • 9/80 schedule: employees work 9 out of every 14 days (80 hours total), with every other Friday off.
Job Location:
  1. Rochester, NY
  2. Arlington, VA
Position Overview:
  • The Lead, Trade Compliance oversees all trade compliance activities for the Tactical Communications Systems sector.
  • Supports the enforcement of trade compliance policies, processes, and procedures.
  • Coordinates with Licensing, Operations & Training, and Customs & Traffic teams to develop and implement compliant business solutions.
  • Advises on U.S. Government (USG) trade laws and regulations (ITAR, EAR, OFAC) to ensure export/import compliance.
  • Reports directly to the Senior Director of Trade Compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Review and approve all Department of State (DoS) license applications before submission.
  • Review and approve ITAR exemptions and EAR exceptions.
  • Coordinate with product management and technical teams to provide required licensable product data to the USG.
  • Manage and track DoS license approvals and maintain accurate export records.
  • Provide trade compliance guidance and training to team members and business partners.
  • Prepare and maintain export authorizations, including DSP-5 Technical Data Letters for electronic exports.
  • Review and approve new consultant, distributor, and representative agreements.
  • Maintain records of all export licenses and provide budgetary data to the accounting department.
  • Participate in the Insider Threat Program Panel.
  • Support a collaborative, transparent, and positive culture within the organization.
  • Exercise keen judgment and discretion while maintaining confidentiality.
  • Work independently with minimal supervision while being an effective team player.
  • Must be able to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree with at least 9 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 7 years of experience.
  • In lieu of a degree, 13 years of directly related experience.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
  • Minimum 5 years of experience with U.S. trade sanctions programs, including the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).
Preferred Skills:
  • Strong understanding of USG trade regulations and risk management practices.
  • Experience using OCR EASE or similar trade compliance systems.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills across all organizational levels.
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, and decision-making skills.
  • Proactive, self-motivated, and adaptable to shifting priorities.
  • Experience with ITAR, licensing, or as an Empowered Official.
  • Prior experience in Aerospace and Defense (A&D) industry preferred.

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Macpower Digital Assets Edge Private Limited

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