INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMPLIANCE PROGRAM MANAGER

$63,000 - $175,000/Yr

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab - Columbia, SC

Full-time - Mid Level

Columbia, SC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The International Trade Licensing and Compliance Program Management Lead at APL is responsible for managing and assessing classification and jurisdiction related to ITAR and EAR licensing and compliance. This role involves guiding mission areas, reviewing project proposals, and determining licensing requirements for international trade compliance. The Lead will serve as a subject matter expert, providing training and support to program management and technical staff, while ensuring compliance with export/import regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and assess classification and jurisdiction of program hardware, software, technical data, and services under ITAR, EAR, and Customs Regulations.
• Review program and project proposals and contracts to determine licensing and compliance requirements.
• Recommend import/export contract clauses to facilitate the use of ITAR and EAR exemptions, Technical Assistance Agreements (TAA), and Manufacturing License Agreements (MLAs).
• Act as the first point of contact for trade licensing and compliance support within mission areas.
• Train program management and project technical staff on the State and Commerce Departments Order of Review process.
• Engage as a business partner with Program Management and Mission Area leadership.
• Provide expert analysis of governmental export/import regulations and their interrelationships with specific activities.
• Prepare, implement, and modify export license applications and agreements to support program execution.
• Ensure compliance with terms and conditions of approved export/import authorizations.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of relevant experience with ITAR and EAR regulations.
• Working knowledge of DECCs and SNAP-R licensing systems and international shipping practices.
• Strong organizational skills and proficiency with MS Office and Adobe Acrobat.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to obtain an interim Secret level security clearance and ultimately a Top Secret clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• At least 6 years of experience as an export coordinator with ITAR and EAR experience.
• Working knowledge of the OCR EASE import/export integrated database management system.
• Knowledge of research and development in a government contracting setting.
• Qualification or ability to become qualified as an Empowered Official.
• Active Top Secret level clearance.

Benefits

• Robust education assistance program
• Unparalleled retirement contributions
• Healthy work/life balance
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, and training and development.