Job Title: Export Compliance Specialist
Salary: $70,000 - $90,000
Location: Cleveland, Ohio or Remote
Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
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High-impact role supporting global export compliance initiatives
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Opportunity to serve as a subject matter expert in EAR and ITAR regulations
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Exposure to engineering, operations, sales, legal, and other business functions
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Ability to influence compliance processes and best practices across the organization
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Visibility into international trade operations and licensing strategy
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Opportunity to lead training and compliance awareness initiatives
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Flexible location with remote work option
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Stable role within a highly regulated and business-critical function
Key Responsibilities:
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Assume primary responsibility for performing export classifications under both the ITAR and EAR for company products, parts, and technology.
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Review and audit export classification processes and decisions.
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Document export classification rationale and maintain classification records.
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Analyze transactions for export license applicability and manage the full export license lifecycle, including experience with SNAP-R and DECCS government application systems.
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Draft and support license applications submitted through BIS and DECCS.
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Review End User Certificates (EUCs) and determine Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO).
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Monitor and manage the export compliance inbox, responding to export-related requests from internal and external stakeholders.
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Provide guidance to business units on export processes, licensing requirements, and classification best practices.
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Collaborate with engineering, operations, and other cross-functional teams to gather technical information needed for export classifications.
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Support the development, implementation, and enforcement of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to export compliance.
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Develop and deliver export compliance training programs to cross-functional teams, including Engineering and Sales.
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Oversee denied-party screening processes for customers and vendors and conduct ownership reviews as required.
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Maintain and update the Export Compliance Manual and Technology Control Plans in accordance with evolving federal regulations.
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Maintain accurate records of export licenses, monitor status, and ensure timely renewals.
Required Skills & Experience:
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5+ years of export compliance experience with strong expertise in export classification and licensing.
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In-depth knowledge of Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
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Familiarity with deemed export regulations and best practices for managing controlled technologies.
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Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate technical specifications and regulatory requirements for accurate classifications.
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Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
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Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, global trade environment.
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Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems used to manage trade compliance data.
For immediate and confidential consideration reach out to
me, Kelley McEndree, at [email protected].
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