Export Compliance Specialist – Regulatory & Contracts

Agile Space Industries, Inc.•Denver, CO

2d•$104,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Agile Space Industries is seeking an Export Compliance Specialist – Regulatory & Contracts to support export-control and trade compliance, with a primary focus on negotiating and implementing export-control-related contractual and program requirements. The role supports compliance with ITAR, EAR, and other applicable U.S. trade requirements. As a member of the Contracts team, the specialist works across Program, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Information Technology, Security, Legal, Business Development, and other functions to translate regulatory, customer, contractual, and security requirements into practical processes. The position calls for an independent, hands-on professional who can exercise sound judgment, manage risk, and improve compliance processes in a growing aerospace company. The role may be onsite or remote. Remote employees must reside and work in one of the listed states: Colorado, Pennsylvania, Florida, North Carolina, Washington, Utah, Iowa, Texas, or Oklahoma. The ideal candidate is located in Durango or Denver, Colorado; Seattle, Washington; or Tulsa, Oklahoma. Remote work is U.S.-based, with preference for candidates near those locations who are open to occasional onsite visits. The position may require access to facilities, systems, technical data, defense articles, and other information subject to U.S. export-control regulations. The employee must comply with company security and information-handling requirements. Access to controlled information or facilities is subject to applicable laws, authorizations, and company procedures. The expected salary range is $104,000–$130,000 annually; compensation varies based on qualifications, skills, competencies, and work location. Agile Space Industries designs, builds, and tests in-space propulsion systems. It offers an opportunity to participate in a stock option plan, subject to executive review and approval under the company equity plan. Listed benefits include health coverage, dental and vision plans, Flexible Time Off, parental leave, and a 401(k) with a 100% company match up to 4%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, international trade, supply chain, engineering, legal studies, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in export controls, trade compliance, a closely related compliance field, or other regulatory compliance.
Working knowledge of ITAR and EAR and their application to contracts, technical data, products, services, or business activities.
Experience reviewing and negotiating contracts or other business agreements, including export-control-related terms and conditions.
Experience conducting restricted-party screening, transaction reviews, export classification, export documentation, and export authorization activities.
Experience supporting U.S. Government contracts or programs.
Ability to interpret complex regulatory and contractual requirements, assess risk, and translate requirements into practical contractual language and business processes.
Strong analytical, organizational, documentation, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, exercise sound judgment, and escalate issues appropriately.
Ability to handle confidential, sensitive, and controlled information in accordance with applicable requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience in aerospace, defense, propulsion, advanced manufacturing, or another highly regulated industry.
Experience negotiating export-control clauses with U.S. Government or commercial customers, suppliers, and subcontractors.
Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
Experience handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in compliance with federal requirements, including applicable categories, protection standards, and authorized dissemination controls.
Experience with DDTC, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), export licensing, or regulatory authorizations.
Experience supporting USML/ECCN classification, jurisdictional assessments, TAAs, MLAs, Technology Control Plans, or foreign-person access controls.
Experience supporting compliance audits, investigations, corrective actions, risk assessments, or regulatory reporting.
Familiarity with export-compliance software, ERP systems, compliance management systems, or cybersecurity controls applicable to controlled technical data.
Professional certification in export or trade compliance.

Responsibilities

Support export-control and trade compliance activities, including ITAR, EAR, and other applicable U.S. trade requirements.
Provide practical guidance on export-control requirements affecting products, technical data, software, services, transactions, and business activities.
Lead export jurisdiction and classification assessments, including USML and ECCN determinations, in coordination with technical and compliance personnel.
Assist in determining licensing and authorization requirements and support export license applications, agreements, exemptions, exceptions, and other regulatory authorizations.
Support applicable DDTC registration activities and maintain records of licenses, agreements, authorization conditions, provisos, and expiration dates.
Support Technical Assistance Agreements, Manufacturing License Agreements, and other applicable authorizations in coordination with compliance leadership and Legal.
Review business activities and relevant parties for export-control implications; conduct or support restricted-party, end-user, end-use, and destination screening.
Monitor regulatory changes and assess potential impacts on contractual obligations, operations, and compliance processes.
Develop, document, implement, and improve compliance policies, procedures, work instructions, internal controls, and tracking tools.
Support development, implementation, and periodic review of Technology Control Plans, Authorization Control Plans, and procedures for access to controlled data, technology, articles, facilities, systems, and equipment.
Coordinate with Security, IT, Human Resources, Engineering, and program teams on physical and electronic access controls, including foreign-person access reviews and documentation.
Maintain accurate, audit-ready records and tracking tools for contractual obligations, authorizations, reviews, training, findings, and corrective actions.
Identify compliance gaps and risks, recommend mitigation measures, escalate concerns, and support corrective and preventive actions through completion.
Improve contract reviews, compliance workflows, documentation, and monitoring as the company grows.
Support export-control awareness and training, including contractual flow-downs, controlled technical data, foreign-person access, and supplier obligations.
Support internal compliance reviews, audits, investigations, customer and supplier assessments, and government or third-party audits.
Assist in investigating and documenting potential unauthorized access, disclosure, export, transfer, or release of controlled information; escalate concerns and support corrective actions.
Support regulatory inquiries, voluntary disclosures, government notifications, and other regulatory reporting with compliance leadership and Legal.
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to embed compliance requirements into day-to-day business activities.
Support export documentation, shipping requirements, supplier due diligence, customer security questionnaires, and other contractual or trade compliance activities.
Provide practical, commercially focused advice to help the business meet regulatory and contractual obligations while enabling responsible execution.
Review contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, nondisclosure agreements, teaming agreements, and other arrangements for export-control obligations, restrictions, authorization requirements, and contractual risks.
Negotiate contractual terms with customers, suppliers, and subcontractors, including export-control clauses, controlled technical data, defense articles and services, foreign-person access, licensing, authorization requirements, and regulatory flow-downs.
Evaluate proposed contractual language, identify unacceptable, ambiguous, or impractical requirements, and develop alternative language that protects compliance while supporting business objectives.
Ensure applicable export-control requirements are incorporated into agreements and support communicating obligations to internal teams and suppliers.
Review contract and program-scope changes and new business activities for impacts on export-control obligations and existing authorizations.
Partner with Legal and compliance leadership to resolve contractual issues, establish negotiation positions, and escalate matters requiring additional authority or specialized guidance.
Perform other related duties and support cross-functional initiatives as business needs evolve.