Legal and Compliance Analyst, Global Trade Compliance

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

5d•$90,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Legal and Compliance Analyst, you will be supporting SpaceX’s global trade compliance team on Falcon, Starship, Dragon, and Starlink programs, and in particular, on export control matters. You will work closely with attorneys, other legal and compliance professionals, internal clients (primarily SpaceX engineers) and external customers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
2+ years of experience as a legal analyst or paralegal in the aerospace and/or defense industries
3+ years of experience with U.S. export controls

Nice To Haves

Detailed knowledge of export control regulations, particularly the EAR and ITAR
Experience drafting and managing ITAR agreements and EAR licenses and license exceptions
Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities
Experience conducting technical data reviews and jurisdiction and classification analyses
Experience developing and executing supply chain requirements related to the ITAR and EAR
Experience collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, and operational organizations to manage compliance
Experience conducting compliance audits and/or risk assessments
Experience operationalizing compliance procedures and systems

Responsibilities

Draft, submit, and manage compliance with ITAR licenses and agreements and EAR license and license exceptions
Proactively identify and qualify export risks, compliance gaps, and emerging issues; design and recommend mitigation strategies and business solutions
Conduct technical data reviews as related to U.S. export laws
Support jurisdiction and classification exercises and determinations
Manage compliance procedures related to U.S. export laws and identify and implement compliance improvements
Advise and educate internal stakeholders on U.S. export laws, including use of ITAR and EAR authorizations, export policies and procedures, and technology controls
Conduct risk assessments and audits and help develop remedial measures for compliance infractions
Research U.S. federal statutes, regulations, directives, and guidance related to U.S. export laws

Benefits

long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
potential discretionary bonuses
ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
access to a 401(k) retirement plan
short and long-term disability insurance
life insurance
paid parental leave
various other discounts and perks
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law