Senior Trade Compliance Administrator

Electra•Manassas, VA

8d•$110,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

As our Senior Trade Compliance Administrator, you'll own the administration and execution of Electra's trade compliance program - spanning export control under ITAR and EAR, OFAC obligations, and import compliance as we scale our supply chain and manufacturing operations. You'll be the subject matter expert embedded across engineering, program management, HR, and supply chain, ensuring that compliance is built into how we operate, not bolted on after the fact. This is a high-ownership role at a company where trade compliance isn't a back-office function - it's foundational to our ability to operate, partner internationally, and protect the technology we're building. You'll work directly with senior leadership and interface regularly with external counsel and government agencies.

Requirements

8+ years of professional experience, including 2–3+ years focused on export compliance, trade compliance, or regulatory operations; defense or aerospace industry experience required
Deep working knowledge of ITAR, EAR, and related U.S. export control regulations
Hands-on experience preparing and managing DSPs, TAAs, and MLAs
Familiarity with export compliance systems such as OCR EASE, SAP GTS, or similar tools
Experience supporting government contracts or working in a controlled or classified environment
Familiarity with commodity jurisdiction (CJ) requests and ECCN/USML classification processes
Prior experience managing audits or regulatory inspections
Bachelor's degree in Business, International Trade, Legal Studies, or a related field; or equivalent experience
US Person (Citizen or Permanent Resident) required

Nice To Haves

Experience with import compliance, HTS classification, or customs broker management
Professional certification such as Certified Export Specialist (CES) or equivalent
Experience with USML-covered programs or dual-use technology environments
Prior experience at a startup or early-stage aerospace or defense company

Responsibilities

Administer Electra's compliance programs under ITAR, EAR, OFAC, and other applicable export regulations
Classify products, technical data, and services under U.S. export control laws and maintain current awareness of regulatory changes
Implement regulatory updates across the organization as they occur
Prepare, submit, and track export license applications and agreements, including DSPs, TAAs, and MLAs
Maintain audit-ready records of licenses, classifications, and supporting documentation in alignment with recordkeeping requirements
Conduct restricted party screenings (RPS) and embargo checks for customers, vendors, and partners
Review transactions and activities for export control risks; escalate issues appropriately
Support due diligence efforts for international engagements
Support HTS classification and customs documentation for inbound materials and components
Coordinate with customs brokers and freight forwarders to ensure compliant import transactions
Assist in identifying import duty and tariff implications as supply chain volume grows
Partner with engineering, program management, HR, and supply chain to embed compliance into business operations
Advise on export-controlled data handling, including access controls and technology transfers
Review contracts and statements of work for trade compliance implications
Develop and deliver export and import compliance training for employees across functions and programs
Promote awareness of trade compliance obligations at all levels of the organization
Lead internal audits, assessments, and government inquiries
Identify compliance gaps, drive corrective action plans, and track key compliance metrics