ITAR Program Manager

Axon•Scottsdale, AZ

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Axon and be a Force for Good. At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other. Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter. Your Impact As ITAR Compliance Director, you will oversee Axon’s International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) program. Particular focus will be with Axon’s existing defense article programs with its Dedrone product line and future Federal R&D involving defense articles. Your role will help to implement an overarching program for Axon with longer term maintenance and oversight.

Requirements

5+ Years ITAR experience (EAR experience a plus)
Strong Written Communication Skills
Familiarity with relevant trade regulatory programs globally; International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR/Dept of State)
Dual-Use (EU) Global arms regulation space (e.g. UK Section 5, Germany BAFA, etc.)
TAA and other international technical assistance & research agreements
Multi-national supply chain experience; multiple origin and destination points coverage
Cloud-based data management and project coordination skillset
Strong Join Forces attitude with requisite Win Right integrity in all areas around Trade Compliance

Responsibilities

Managing Axon’s ITAR compliance program including; Product classification
ITAR license management and administration
Helping guide and enforce Axon ITAR compliance policy and procedure
Collaborating with relevant Axon stakeholders to advise on relevant regulatory requirements
R&D and Engineering on new product development
Marketing and Sales on ITAR licensing coordination and strategy impact
Legal and Executive leadership on risk, risk mitigation, and auditing
InfoSec on data controls and ITAR compliant adherence
Investigation and reporting of suspected of ITAR violations
Escalation into Axon Compliance leadership with regular communications to stakeholders on ITAR activities
Gap assessments, audits, and corrective future actions to redress and appropriately resource
Recordkeeping – maintenance of Axon’s ITAR documentation, classifications, and licensing and repositories
Regular and standard engagement with Governmental bodies (BIS, DDTC, etc.)
Recurrent training and guidance for Axon internal stakeholders on ITAR and export trade regulations.
Continuing industry and regulatory monitoring for relevant updates and impactful changes to Axon’s products and services.