Sr. Export Compliance Specialist

Virgin Galactic•Tustin, CA

4d•$99,700 - $152,075•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr. Export Compliance Specialist supports the company’s export compliance program to ensure compliance with U.S. export control regulations and protect sensitive technology and information. This role partners cross-functionally to provide practical compliance guidance, support business operations, and help maintain a strong culture of compliance. This position requires working onsite four days per week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
8+ years of export compliance experience within aerospace, defense, advanced technology, manufacturing, or another regulated industry.
Working knowledge of U.S. export control regulations, including: International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Strategic Trade Authorization (STA), Technical Assistance Agreements (TAA).

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting export licensing, classifications, technical data reviews, audits, and restricted-party screening.
Familiarity with engineering, document management, ERP, or compliance systems.
Experience supporting information security and controlled technical data requirements.

Responsibilities

Support day-to-day export compliance activities and business requests.
Review technical data, documents, presentations, and system access for export compliance.
Guide handling, sharing, and protecting controlled information.
Review visitor, contractor, candidate, travel, and facility access requests.
Support export licensing, authorizations, classifications, and documentation, including Strategic Trade Authorizations (STA) and Technical Assistance Agreements (TAA).
Partner with internal departments (Engineering, IT, Supply Chain, HR, Shipping, Security), and other teams to resolve compliance issues.
Conduct compliance reviews, audits, and restricted-party screening.
Maintain compliance records, metrics, and supporting documentation.
Support employee training and compliance awareness initiatives.
Review suppliers, customers, shipping activities, and international business transactions for export compliance risks.
Improve processes, update procedures, and support special projects, including future spaceport initiatives.