Export Compliance Manager

Intervala•Mount Pleasant, PA

About The Position

The Export Compliance Manager oversees and enforces Intervala LLC’s and its affiliates’ international trade compliance program. As the company’s central subject matter expert on U.S. and international trade controls, this role administers and continually improves the Export Management Compliance Program (EMCP), ensuring that shipments, technology transfers, and business transactions comply with ITAR, EAR, and OFAC sanctions. The position works cross-functionally with Human Resources, Business Development, Information Technology, Engineering, Shipping, supply chain, and logistics teams to mitigate regulatory risks and protect national security interests. The role serves as the Empowered Official in DECCS and as the Trade Compliance Officer (TCO). It requires a U.S. Person within the meaning of ITAR and EAR because the position involves information subject to those regulations. The job posting states that employee status is verified to determine whether export authorization is needed for access to export-controlled items, not as a condition of hire. The position is listed as first shift. Intervala describes its work as advanced electronics manufacturing and offers competitive pay, benefits, a supportive team-focused culture, opportunities at a growing company, and work impacting industries making a difference.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Political Science, Law, or a related field.
5 to 7+ years of professional experience in export/import compliance, international trade, or defense/aerospace contracting.
Direct, hands-on working knowledge of ITAR (22 CFR) and EAR (15 CFR) regulations.
U.S. Person within the meaning of ITAR and EAR, as required for work involving information subject to those regulations.
Proficiency in product classification, including ECCN determination and USML categorization, and license generation, including DSP-5 and TAAs.
Experience using global trade management software or ERP systems.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication capabilities.
High personal integrity and independence in making critical compliance decisions under pressure.
Strong reading comprehension and writing skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex contractual and compliance information clearly.
Ability to work productively independently and as part of a team.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including email, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Empowered Official in the Defense Export Control and Compliance System (DECCS), overseeing ITAR compliance, signing export license applications, and binding the company in export matters.
Serve as the Trade Compliance Officer, primary subject matter expert, and internal advisor on ITAR, EAR, and OFAC regulations.
Review product designs, technical data, hardware, and software to determine jurisdiction and classification, including ECCNs and USML categories.
Prepare, submit, and manage export license applications, agreements, and commodity classification requests through agency portals.
Review commercial and non-commercial contracts, statements of work, and proposals to ensure appropriate export control clauses and provisions are included.
Implement, maintain, and continuously improve the Export Management Compliance Program (EMCP) and standard operating procedures.
Conduct internal compliance audits, risk assessments, and self-inspections to identify operational gaps.
Investigate potential non-compliance incidents, help draft corrective action plans, and prepare voluntary self-disclosures to regulatory bodies when necessary.
Design and deliver role-specific export compliance training for employees handling technical data or shipping operations.
Promote a compliance-first culture through employee communications and updates on regulatory changes.
Partner with supply chain and logistics teams to ensure proper Electronic Export Information (EEI) filing through the Automated Export System (AES).
Adhere to the General Requirements of Team Members.