International Trade Compliance Manager

Applied Intuition•Sunnyvale, CA

2d•$160,000 - $210,000•Onsite

About The Position

Applied Intuition is seeking an experienced international trade and export control professional to join its Legal team as the first in-house dedicated trade compliance subject matter expert. This role, based in Sunnyvale, CA, will support the company's dual-use Defense and Commercial business lines globally. Applied Intuition operates in the dual-use technology sector, selling products to commercial clients, the U.S. military, and its allies, with offerings subject to ITAR, EAR, and international export laws. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing controls to ensure compliance with U.S. and international export control regulations, collaborating cross-functionally with Security, Procurement, Business Development, Forward Deployed Engineering, and Product teams.

Requirements

5+ years of experience working on international trade controls
Experience working on international trade controls at a company that sells software and/or hardware to military customers or automotive industry OEMs
Experience designing and implementing compliance policies
Experience with HTS classification and import entry review, including oversight of work performed by customs brokers and freight forwarders for cross-border shipments
Expertise in U.S. export controls (e.g., ITAR, EAR)
Familiarity with global sanctions regimes, including in the U.S. and UK
Familiarity with licensing and compliance IT systems (e.g., DECCS, SNAP-R, OCR)
Familiarity with U.S. import duty regimes (e.g., Section 301)
Self-starter mentality, with the ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-growth company environment
An active U.S. security clearance, or the ability to obtain one
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must hold or be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with import/export customs procedures (e.g., CBP forms) and coordinating with freight forwarders
Familiarity with international trade controls applicable to operations in the UK, Europe, and/or APAC
Experience in the aerospace or automotive industry
Experience at a large defense contractor, dual-use technology company, or at a consulting firm that services such companies

Responsibilities

Manage the company’s Trade Compliance Policy and Technology Control Plans
Manage Restricted Party Screening processes
Make export jurisdiction and classification determinations
Lead trade compliance training across the company
Provide strategic advice to Product, Business Development, and Engineering teams throughout the product development, sales, and project delivery lifecycle
Work cross-functionally with the Security team to advise on controls to secure data, software, and hardware
Assist the Procurement and Engineering teams with navigating import/export customs processes for cross-border shipments
Perform internal compliance assessments
Submit export license and export classification applications to regulators (e.g., DDTC, BIS)
Serve as face-of-company to oversee relationships with external legal counsel, with external trade compliance and customs consultants, and with regulators