Export Control Specialist

General Matter•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

General Matter is enriching uranium in America with the goal to design, build, and operate the world’s lowest-cost enrichment services in the United States. Our mission is to restore America’s ability to produce nuclear fuel. As the first export-control specialist at the company, you will collaborate with the General Counsel to help design and scale the export control program. This is a significant role with high autonomy, responsibility, and opportunities to collaborate with business and technical leads. You will be responsible for working on the floor with engineers and procurement specialists to accomplish mission-critical procurements in an expeditious, compliant fashion. You will also work with other business segments, including IT and physical security, to ensure company systems are compliant with export controls. Your role will focus principally on the export-control regimes under DOE’s Part 810 regulations and the Department of Commerce’s EAR. The ideal candidate will combine deep regulatory judgment with a builder mentality and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-moving, engineering-driven environment. Hiring for this role will prioritize candidates who can facilitate business growth while minimizing risk in a pragmatic, adaptable fashion. Tactical judgment, interpersonal skills, and substantive expertise are all critical to success in this role.

Requirements

B.A. or B.S. degree.
5+ years of relevant experience
Substantial expertise in DOE Part 810 and EAR, or an adjacent regime like ITAR

Nice To Haves

Experience in the nuclear industry.
Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining compliance policies, procedures, training programs, and monitoring frameworks.
Prior experience conducting internal investigations, compliance reviews, or risk assessments.
Ability to translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into practical business guidance.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with sound attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Scaling export-control compliance programs, including for DOE Part 810 and EAR
Advising the procurement function on export-control issues associated with individual procurements
Working with IT and other components to ensure company systems are compliant
Interfacing with vendors as necessary
Enlisting the assistance of external counsel and consultants where appropriate
Preparing DOE Part 810 applications
Preparing executive leadership to interface with NNSA and other government agencies
Managing internal investigations, incident response, and regulatory reporting obligations