The RoleAs our Senior Trade Compliance Administrator, you'll own the administration and execution of Electra's trade compliance program - spanning export control under ITAR and EAR, OFAC obligations, and import compliance as we scale our supply chain and manufacturing operations. You'll be the subject matter expert embedded across engineering, program management, HR, and supply chain, ensuring that compliance is built into how we operate, not bolted on after the fact.
This is a high-ownership role at a company where trade compliance isn't a back-office function - it's foundational to our ability to operate, partner internationally, and protect the technology we're building. You'll work directly with senior leadership and interface regularly with external counsel and government agencies.
What You'll DoExport Regulatory Compliance- Administer Electra's compliance programs under ITAR, EAR, OFAC, and other applicable export regulations
- Classify products, technical data, and services under U.S. export control laws and maintain current awareness of regulatory changes
- Implement regulatory updates across the organization as they occur
Licensing & Documentation- Prepare, submit, and track export license applications and agreements, including DSPs, TAAs, and MLAs
- Maintain audit-ready records of licenses, classifications, and supporting documentation in alignment with recordkeeping requirements
Transaction Screening & Risk Assessment- Conduct restricted party screenings (RPS) and embargo checks for customers, vendors, and partners
- Review transactions and activities for export control risks; escalate issues appropriately
- Support due diligence efforts for international engagements
Import Compliance- Support HTS classification and customs documentation for inbound materials and components
- Coordinate with customs brokers and freight forwarders to ensure compliant import transactions
- Assist in identifying import duty and tariff implications as supply chain volume grows
Cross-Functional Program Support- Partner with engineering, program management, HR, and supply chain to embed compliance into business operations
- Advise on export-controlled data handling, including access controls and technology transfers
- Review contracts and statements of work for trade compliance implications
Training & Awareness- Develop and deliver export and import compliance training for employees across functions and programs
- Promote awareness of trade compliance obligations at all levels of the organization
Audit & Monitoring- Lead internal audits, assessments, and government inquiries
- Identify compliance gaps, drive corrective action plans, and track key compliance metrics
What You Bring- 8+ years of professional experience, including 2-3+ years focused on export compliance, trade compliance, or regulatory operations; defense or aerospace industry experience required
- Deep working knowledge of ITAR, EAR, and related U.S. export control regulations
- Hands-on experience preparing and managing DSPs, TAAs, and MLAs
- Familiarity with export compliance systems such as OCR EASE, SAP GTS, or similar tools
- Experience supporting government contracts or working in a controlled or classified environment
- Familiarity with commodity jurisdiction (CJ) requests and ECCN/USML classification processes
- Prior experience managing audits or regulatory inspections
- Bachelor's degree in Business, International Trade, Legal Studies, or a related field; or equivalent experience
- US Person (Citizen or Permanent Resident) required
Bonus Points- Experience with import compliance, HTS classification, or customs broker management
- Professional certification such as Certified Export Specialist (CES) or equivalent
- Experience with USML-covered programs or dual-use technology environments
- Prior experience at a startup or early-stage aerospace or defense company
Compensation$125,000 - $155,000 annually. This range reflects the anticipated hiring range across all eligible locations; actual compensation is determined based on your relevant experience, skills, and geographic location. Total compensation includes performance bonus and comprehensive benefits.
What We Offer- Medical, dental, and vision insurance; STD, LTD, and life insurance
- Generous PTO, sick leave, and company holidays
- Paid winter break
- 401(k) with immediate vesting
- Free catered lunches, coffee, snacks, and drinks at our Manassas headquarters
- Free on-site parking
